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Butter Pecan Cookies

Rich, chewy butter pecan cookies made with browned butter and toasted pecans for deep, nutty flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned and cooled
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Brown the butter until golden and nutty, then cool slightly.
  4. Mix butter with sugars until smooth. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in toasted pecans evenly.
  7. Scoop dough and place on baking sheets.
  8. Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.

Notes

For best flavor, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.