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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
For some reason lately, I want everything butter pecan. And these are my favorite of all Butter Pecan Cookies. They have a lovely texture and crumb, thanks to their leavening agents and double–butter pecan flavor from the addition of toffee.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans roughly chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by creaming the butter and sugars. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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  • Incorporate the eggs and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth.
  • Combine dry ingredients. Gradually mix in the flour, cinnamon powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  • Add the pecans and toffee bits. Fold in the toasted pecans and toffee bits, if using, until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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  • Chill the dough. Refrigerate the dough for 30-45 minutes to firm up, which will make scooping and shaping the cookies easier.
  • Shape the cookies. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form small balls of dough. If the dough crumbles, press it gently with your hands to bring it together.
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  • Prepare for baking. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie tray with parchment paper. Place the dough balls on the tray, leaving space between them for spreading.
  • Bake to perfection. Bake the cookies for 11-14 minutes or until they are golden brown around the edges. They will puff up in the center and settle as they cool.
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Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 56mgFiber: 1g
Keyword butter pecan cookies, dessert, homemade cookies, pecans
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