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Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistible Butter Pecan Cookies You Can't Resist

These Butter Pecan Cookies are buttery delights that melt in your mouth, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend for gluten-free cookies
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional; omit for a simpler taste
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed, can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves toasted & coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Butter-Flavoring optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract and optional butter-flavoring.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then add to the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in the toasted pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop the cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers should remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. To maintain moisture, store with a slice of bread.

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