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Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Holidays

Delightful Butter Pecan Cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted, warm
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar or more granulated sugar as substitute
  • 1 large Egg no substitutions
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blend optional
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch substitute with additional flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cups Pecans roughly chopped, toasted
  • 0.5 cups Toffee Bits optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars by combining melted butter with granulated and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the Eggs and Vanilla by adding egg and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until combined.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients in a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in Pecans and Optional Toffee, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
  5. Chill the Dough in the refrigerator, covered for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop and Shape the Dough into balls, placing them on the baking tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake to Perfection for 11-14 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers are still puffed. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw to enjoy warm.

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