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Butter Pecan Cookies

Buttery Soft Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Gatherings

These Butter Pecan Cookies are a soft, chewy delight filled with toasted pecans and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cooled after melting
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Pecans roughly chopped and toasted
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits optional

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Tray
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  4. Fold in the chopped pecans and toffee bits until evenly distributed.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Portion the dough and shape into balls.
  7. Bake the cookies for 11-14 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  8. Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is cooled before mixing to avoid spreading. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Do not overmix the dough.

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