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Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies for Festive Joy

Enjoy the delightful taste of Butter Pecan Cookies, combining rich flavors and a chewy texture, perfect for festive gatherings.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with vegan butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract consider pure for intense flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free mix
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 cup Optional Toffee Bits can be skipped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Cookies
  1. Melt unsalted butter in a microwave or saucepan; let it cool slightly.
  2. Combine melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat ingredients together on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Crack in two eggs and pour in vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until smooth.
  5. Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon powder in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in chopped pecans and optional toffee bits with a spatula.
  8. Cover and refrigerate dough for 30-45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and space them on the baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.
  12. Cool cookies for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies offer a delightful crunch and can be made vegan with simple substitutions.

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