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NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY – June 23
National Day Calendar ^ | June 23 | Staff

Posted on 06/23/2023 12:31:50 PM PDT by Red Badger

(Last Updated On: June 20, 2023)

NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY | JUNE 23

If you enjoy cookies, then National Pecan Sandies Day on June 23rd is a day worth celebrating. The American food holiday is observed annually and offers bakers and cookie lovers a chance to enjoy a classic cookie.

#NationalPecanSandiesDay

As long as baking has been documented, cookie-like wafers have existed. Part of the reason may be because these sturdy cookies travel very well. Cookies have changed and evolved over the years with the modern standards of sweetness and variety, though. The mild sweetness of these cookies pairs well with tea and coffee. And the texture of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies will remind you of the shortbread cookies your grandma used to make.

Another shortbread version of a pecan sandie is called a Mexican or Italian Wedding cookie. These powdered sugar-coated balls also melt in your mouth and look like delicious snowballs – another name for the sweet morsel. They’re easy to make and store, too! Either version of the cookie is Celebrate Every Day® approved!

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY

Whether you visit your favorite bakery or bake your own, pecan sandies will hit the spot. Serve them with an icy cold glass of milk, coffee or tea.

Pecan Sandies Recipe

Use #NationalPecanSandiesDay to share on social media.

NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this cookie holiday.

June 23rd Celebrated History

1926

The first SAT exam is administered by the College Board.

1961

Signed by 12 nations in 1959, the Antarctic Treaty takes effect. The treaty reserves the Antarctic continent for peaceful, scientific endeavors.

1964

A patent for the hula-hoop was issued to Arthur Melin. The toymaker was part owner of Wham-O and know n for making slingshots and a popular toy known today as the Frisbee.

2016

The British people vote in favor of Brexit – leaving the European Union.

June 23rd Celebrated Birthdays

June Carter Cash – 1929

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter began her career with the Carter Sisters. She would later marry country singer Johnny Cash. Shortly before her death, she won two Grammys for her album Wildwood Flower.

Wilma Rudolph – 1940

The American track and field athlete became the first woman to win three gold medals when she competed at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Clarence Thomas – 1948

Replacing the first, and currently the only African-American United States Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas has served on the court since 1991. The conservative attorney would grab headlines during his hearings due to accusations of harassment but would be confirmed by the slimmest of margins by the Senate.

Francis McDormand – 1957

The award-winning actress has achieved the uncommon status of the Triple Crown of Acting. With awards from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and the Emmys, McDormand has received critical success. She has also been recognized by the British Academy.


TOPICS: Food; Health/Medicine; History
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1 posted on 06/23/2023 12:31:50 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; mylife; SunkenCiv; Yo-Yo

Pecan Ping!...............


2 posted on 06/23/2023 12:32:22 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Woohoo 🎉🎉🎉!!

I have to buy the off-brand these days

No, they’re not as good


3 posted on 06/23/2023 12:34:04 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Red Badger

Pecan Sandies are great! Nonetheless, wouldn’t it be better to just add a second pecan pie day?


4 posted on 06/23/2023 12:37:34 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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To: Dr. Sivana

Go ahead. I won’t tell.................


5 posted on 06/23/2023 12:39:04 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

I undoubtedly ate my way into triple digits with those things as a kid. 😁


6 posted on 06/23/2023 12:40:05 PM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: SaveFerris

Keebler has suffered since they were bought out.


7 posted on 06/23/2023 12:40:36 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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To: Red Badger

I made pecan baklava a couple of days ago. Will have to try sandies some time. Never made shortbread.


8 posted on 06/23/2023 12:40:50 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear ("Equity" = "All animals are equal. Some animals are more equal than others.")
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To: Red Badger; Lazamataz

It’s also National Widows Day. Or as we say on the Free Republic: Laz’s Day.


9 posted on 06/23/2023 12:40:57 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: V_TWIN

Servings per package: ONE.........................

10 posted on 06/23/2023 12:41:20 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Dr. Sivana

I thought it was just me and my old tastebuds....................


11 posted on 06/23/2023 12:42:24 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

I used to break them up in a bowl and pour half and half over them. Unreal!!


12 posted on 06/23/2023 12:47:25 PM PDT by albie
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To: albie

That sounds.......................FATTENING!.......................


13 posted on 06/23/2023 12:48:36 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger
I thought it was just me and my old tastebuds...

Sometimes it is that. I can no longer detect the subtleties in really good coffee that I used to, but some products have just CHANGED. Sometimes it is visible. I bought a box of Fruity Pebbles (which had been based on the best tasting cereal of all time, Post Sugar Rice Krinkles), and the appearance changed, the text changed, the ratio of "fruits" changed. Similar for Special K (which wasn't as big a deal). Nestle Quik also changed, and then they went back to the old formula. I haven't tried since. Also, when Drakes and Hostess were revived, the cakes were smaller and drier. The first iteration of Suzie Qs were unrecognizeable, though the 2nd version was a close restoration (Suzie Qs need to be smother in shortening creme). The Ding Dongs/King Dons/Big Wheels were awful. The Funny Bones now have LESS filling and are penut flavored instead of whipped peanut butter. The fast food burgers definitely lowered their game. The Whopper used to be a 1/3 of a pound. It is easily handled with one hand now. I could go on, but you get the gist.
14 posted on 06/23/2023 12:59:38 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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To: Dr. Sivana

Whoppers are now Whopettes..................


15 posted on 06/23/2023 1:01:25 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Yes, they are now more akin to the Whopper Jr., and I imagine the Whopper Jr. is akin to the tiny bargain menu burgers that Wendy’s now sells (when Wendy’s went national, their SMALLEST burger, the Single had a much meat as McDonald’s then largest, the 1/4 Pounder. The Double 1/4 Pounder was not yet released.)


16 posted on 06/23/2023 1:07:33 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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To: Dr. Sivana

They ALL taste like cardboard now.

When we get a burger we go to a Mom & Pop local place that has the greasiest juiciest old fashioned hamburgers in town. There is always a line around the building and out to the street of cars waiting for their order...............


17 posted on 06/23/2023 1:10:35 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Dr. Sivana

I have to buy the cheap Walmart version if I can even afford THAT


18 posted on 06/23/2023 1:53:48 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

You can sometimes find them at Dollar Tree. Typically cheaper than Wal-Mart.


19 posted on 06/23/2023 2:17:47 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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To: Dr. Sivana

Thanks I’ll look!!


20 posted on 06/23/2023 3:57:42 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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