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Butter Pecan Cookies

Decadent Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Moments Together

These Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistible, perfect for cozy moments together.
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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 Dough
  • 0.5 cup Melted Unsalted Butter Adds rich moisture
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Brings sweetness and helps create crisp cookie edges
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Infuses a delicious molasses flavor and keeps cookies moist
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder for texture; substitute with a flax egg for a vegan choice
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder Adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Essential for achieving that sought-after soft and chewy texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Crunchy and nutty, these are the stars of the show
  • 0.5 cup Toffee Bits Optional; adds extra sweetness and texture

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder, then fold into the wet mixture.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans and toffee bits until evenly distributed.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, optionally rolling in granulated sugar.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They can also be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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