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Butter Pecan Cookies

Soft and Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Moments

Delightful butter pecan cookies that are soft and chewy, perfect for cozy moments or holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Warm, not hot
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg No substitutions
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can replace with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Don't substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Don't substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder Optional
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits Optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop
  • air-tight container

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Gradually mix in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in chopped pecans and toffee bits.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Once chilled, use a cookie scoop to portion out balls of dough about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  8. Bake cookies for 11-14 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different nuts or added ingredients like toffee bits for extra flavor.

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