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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies That Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Kitchen

Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies are a festive delight perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring toasted pecans and toffee bits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted, cooled to warm
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder or nutmeg for variation
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Pecans roughly chopped, preferably toasted
  • 1/2 cup Toffee Bits optional, can substitute with butterscotch chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and glossy.
  4. Sift in all-purpose flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder. Fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in the pecans and toffee bits, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for about 30-45 minutes.
  7. Scoop and shape the dough into balls, optionally rolling in granulated sugar.
  8. Bake cookies for 11-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is warm but not hot, and avoid overmixing to keep cookies chewy.

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