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Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Butter Pecan Cookies for Holiday Cheer

Delight in these Butter Pecan Cookies that combine rich butter and crunchy pecans, making them perfect for festive 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: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup butter melted and warm
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder can substitute with nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped pecans can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup optional toffee bits for added sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the melted butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until fluffy and light in color.
  2. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until smooth, approximately 30 seconds.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped pecans and toffee bits gently with a spatula.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the sheets, leaving space in between.
  7. Bake for 11 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear slightly puffy.
  8. Allow cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure melted butter is warm, not hot. Chilling dough is key for chewy cookies.

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