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Pecan Pie Cookies-Deliciously Chewy & Nutty Treats

Pecan Pie Cookies: Deliciously Chewy & Nutty Delight!

Pecan Pie Cookies are a deliciously chewy and nutty treat, capturing the essence of classic pecan pie in cookie form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy creaming
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid packing when measuring
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Pecans Can swap with walnuts if desired
  • 1 large Egg Ensure it’s at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract No substitutions for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not replace with baking soda
For Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or Bourbon Extract Add for extra flavor depth
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for chocolate-pecan version
  • Almonds or Cashews Substitute for chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter and light brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the large egg and pure vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.
  4. Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1.5 inches, placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Allow cooling on the sheet for 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and flour is measured correctly for perfect texture. Store in an airtight container.

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