Brown Sugar Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies
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Brown Sugar Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies
Description
This cookie recipe starts by toasting pecans to develop a deep nutty flavor and crisp texture. The pecans are chopped and folded into a dough made from brown sugar, ghee (or butter), molasses, pecan flour, coconut flour, and salt. Using pecan flour adds richness and a distinct nuttiness, while coconut flour provides structure without gluten.
After mixing the dough, cookies are portioned and flattened before baking at 350°F until edges turn golden and tops set. Cooling on the baking sheet allows the cookies to firm up without overbaking, ensuring a chewy center with gentle crunch from the pecans.
These cookies are well suited for fans of buttery, nut-forward baked goods, and they can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert paired with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup ghee or butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 1/2 cups pecan flour (158g)
- 6 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spread pecans on a small baking sheet and toast them in oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fragrant and nutty-smelling. Remove from oven, roughly chop, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat brown sugar with softened ghee for about 1 minute, or until creamy. Add the molasses and beat again until fully combined.
- In the same bowl, add pecan flour, coconut flour, and salt. Stir until the mixture forms a well-combined dough. Gently fold the chopped toasted pecans into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them on baking sheet. Flatten each ball to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops are just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6% |
| Fat | 13.4g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 13.3mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 32.7mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 22.4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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