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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

Delight in these Butter Pecan Cookies filled with nutty flavors and a buttery base, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: SWEET TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (browned)
  • 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Pecans
  • 1 cup Pecans (toasted and chopped)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

How to Make Butter Pecan Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown.
  4. Mix the browned butter with the brown and granulated sugars until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  6. Fold in the dry ingredients along with the chopped toasted pecans until just combined.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a delightful sweet and salty contrast.

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