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Butter Pecan Cookies

Deliciously Soft Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Holidays

Indulge in soft and chewy Butter Pecan Cookies, a perfect treat for the holidays.
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: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled slightly.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Pecans (Roughly Chopped) Toasted for enhanced flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Toffee Bits Optional.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Blend with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and blend until smooth and evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped toasted pecans and toffee bits ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and 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.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough, rolling each piece into a ball. Place the cookie balls on the prepared tray, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the cookies for 11-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear puffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.

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