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Easy Pecan Cookies Recipe

These Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy cookie that's wildly delicious! They’re easy to make in under 1 hour using the signature combo of brown butter, vanilla, pecans, and brown sugary sweetness!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 204 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons butter divided (1 ½ sticks)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions

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  1. Place 8 tablespoons of butter (1 stick) of butter in a small pan and heat over over medium heat until melted.
  2. Then cook it for approximately 5 minutes until it turns light brown, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the browned butter to a large mixing bowl. also add any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Melt the other 4 tablespoons (1/ 2stick)of butter (in a pan or in the microwave for a few seconds) and add it to the mixing bowl with the browned butter.
  5. Add the brown sugar and beat with an electric mixer or whisk to combine.
  6. Then add the egg and vanilla extract and mix in until combined.
  7. In a separate small bowl, add the flour and baking soda and toss to mix together.
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just barely combined and large lumps of flour are mixing in.
  9. Add the pecans and gently stir them into the dough until the pecans are evenly distributed. (be careful not to over-mix or they will be more dense).
  10. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill. '
  11. Preheat the oven to 375 ° F while the dough is in the refrigerator.
  12. After chilling, scoop out 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons of dough balls and place them on parchment lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  13. Press down each ball slightly so it's no thicker than ½”.
  14. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  15. Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Once out of the oven, sprinkle each cookie with some coarse salt. The sweet and salty combination is addicting!
  • If you prefer to keep things sweet, roll the balls of dough in white sugar before baking.
  • For presentation, press one whole pecan on top of the cookies as it comes out of the oven. It’s cute and lets people know what they’re about to get more of.
  • For an extra dose of warmth, add some cinnamon to your cookie dough. They’re the perfect fall cookie recipe!
  • Stir in a ½ cup of white chocolate chips or toffee bits to the batter before scooping.
  • Use dark brown sugar if you'd like.
  • When browning the butter use a light-colored pan. If your pan is too dark it’s harder to see how quickly your butter is turning darkening.
  • As with any baking recipe, make sure to measure flour correctly! Use a scale or the spoon and level method to ensure you’re not using too much flour.
  • Overmixing the dough will cause your the to be denser and not as light and chewy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 252IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 204kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 252IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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