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Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

BUTTER PECAN COOKIES
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Make irresistible butter pecan cookies with our easy recipe! Indulge in chewy, nutty goodness. Try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for cookies)
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1.5 cups confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1 pinch salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Brown the butter: In a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter. Stir occasionally until the milk solids turn golden brown and emit a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Immediately pour into a heatproof bowl to cool.
  • Toast pecans: Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool, then roughly chop.
  • Combine wet ingredients for cookies: In a large mixing bowl, whisk cooled browned butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until well combined (1-2 minutes). Beat in the large egg, egg yolk, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Combine dry ingredients for cookies: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Form cookie dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Fold in the toasted and chopped pecans. The dough should be soft and studded with pecans.
  • Bake cookies: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are slightly soft. Rotate baking sheets halfway through. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make browned butter glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a medium bowl. Whisk in 1 ½ cups of confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
  • Glaze cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, spoon about a teaspoon of glaze over each cookie, spreading it slightly or drizzling for a rustic look. Arrange on a serving platter.

Notes

These Butter Pecan Cookies are the epitome of cozy comfort and gourmet indulgence. They’re tender, chewy on the inside with ever-so-slightly crispy edges, bursting with the rich, nutty notes of perfectly toasted pecans, and drenched in the irresistible flavor of browned butter. Each cookie is a little piece of heaven, promising a symphony of textures and an unparalleled butter pecan experience.

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