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Heavenly Butter Pecan Cookies

Heavenly Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Southern Afternoons

Heavenly Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery treats with a satisfying crunch, perfect for cozy afternoons and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves Toasted and coarsely chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Butter-Flavoring Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract and optional butter-flavoring.
  4. Whisk together the dry ingredients and gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in the toasted pecans into the dough without overworking it.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly puffed.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Toast pecans for enhanced flavor.

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