Thin Crunchy Chewy Pecan Cookies

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4.8

168 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Chilling Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 27 mins

  • Servings

    40 cookies

  • Calories

    88 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Thin Crunchy Chewy Pecan Cookies

These Pecan Cookies, are a thin buttery brown sugar cookie full of chopped pecans with a delicious buttery caramel taste. You won’t be able to stop at one!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup butter (softened)*
  • cups light brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • cups all purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup Pecans (coarsely chopped)

If using unsalted butter then add 2 pinches of salt.

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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar and egg until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes, beat in the vanilla.
  2. Sift the flour onto the creamed mixture and combine either with the flat beaters until combined or with a spatula or wooden spoon. Gently stir in chopped pecans, mix until combined, do not over mix.  Either leave the dough in the bowl or move to a clean bowl, cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour or even overnight. (cookie dough will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge).
  3. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180 C), line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll into 1 inch balls (mine weighed approximately 8 grams or .3 ounces each) place on the prepared cookie sheets, 2-3 inches apart, then with a flat bottomed glass, dipped in flour, flatten the dough balls until they are quite thin, a little thicker than pastry dough (see photos).
  5. Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden.  Let cool on the pan for approximately 10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store the baked cooled cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 
  • They can also be frozen in a freezer safe container or bag, for up to 2 months, but frozen cookies are best eaten in a month. You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 2 months.
  • Freeze the flattened cookies on a cookie sheet then when firm move to a freezer safe bag or container. They can be baked while still frozen, they may need an extra minute or 2 to bake.
  • If you don't like pecans you can aways substitute. with hazelnuts or walnuts.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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