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Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies

These pecan cookies are ready in 30 minutes and are flavored with coconut and pecan pieces. It's a family favorite and everyone loves it!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 24 pecans to top the cookies

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F . Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and coconut flakes. Set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  4. Mix the butter and sugar until smooth.
  5. Add the vanilla and egg to the butter mixture. Mix again until smooth.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix with a spatula or a wooden spoon so the dough comes together.
  7. Mix in the chopped pecans.
  8. Using a mini ice cream or cookie scoop, place the cookies on the baking sheets 2 inches apart from each other. Press a pecan on top of each cookie.
  9. Bake in the oven for 14 minutes. Rotate the sheets halfway so they bake evenly.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes and then transfer them onto cooling racks using a spatula.

Notes

  • You can use unsweetened shredded coconut instead of desiccated coconut. 
  • For gluten-free cookies use 1:1 gluten-free flour.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and keep in a cool and dry place for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 6 months, to serve, thaw them at room temperature. 
  • You can refrigerate the cookie dough for up to a week. When ready to bake, bring the dough to room temperature and bake according to the instructions. If you'd like to keep the dough longer, place it in a freezer bag and freeze up to 6 months. To bake, thaw the dough in the fridge overnight and bake according to the instructions in the recipe card. 

  • Variations:

    Chocolate chip: Add 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips to the cookies dough with chopped pecans.  Maple: Add 3 tablespoons maple syrup to the melted butter.  Cinnamon: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the flour mixture. 

  • Chocolate chip: Add 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips to the cookies dough with chopped pecans. 
  • Maple: Add 3 tablespoons maple syrup to the melted butter. 
  • Cinnamon: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the flour mixture. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 90mg (4%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 129IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 129IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.