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Butter Pecan Cookies

Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword butter-pecan-cookie-recipe, butter-pecan-cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 218kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 cups roughly chopped pecan pieces toasted
  • 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter softened [2 sticks]
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup bits-o-brickle [English toffee bits]
  • Additional bits-o-brickle for the tops [optional]

Instructions

  • Pecans: Spread chopped pecans in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast in a 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes or just until fragrant. Cool completely.
  • Cookie Dough: In a medium size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and light beige in color, around 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • With mixer on low speed, gradually add sifted dry ingredients. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl periodically. After all of the flour has been added beat for 30-60 seconds.
  • Using a large spoon or spatula mix the chopped pecans and bits-o-brickle into the dough by hand until evenly distributed. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Use a 1 1/2 Tbsp ice cream or cookie scoop to divide the dough. Place mounds onto the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in batches for 14-16 minutes or until golden. [Keep the dough chilled between batches.]
  • Cool on the pan for 3 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg