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Pecan Butter Cookies Recipe

Easy Pecan Butter Cookies - a classic butter cookie recipe full of pecans - this slice and bake cookie is perfect for Christmas or anytime of year.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 cookies
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup (134g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (112g) chopped pecans , toasted

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy in a large bowl using a hand or a stand mixer, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Mix in egg yolk, baking powder, salt and vanilla extract until smooth, then mix in flour until dough forms. Mix in nuts.
  • Divide dough into two sections. Roll each into a log that is about 6-7-inches long and approximately 1 ½-inches in diameter. (You can make these any size, larger or smaller, if you prefer.)
  • Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours before slicing, or up to overnight. Tip: Place the logs standing up in drinking glasses so they stay circular.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Slice cookies desired thickness, no more than ¼-inches. Place on cookies sheets covered with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until they’re light golden around the edges and no longer glossy.
  • You may want to check part way through baking to see if you need to rotate your pans in your oven, even if you normally don’t. These are delicate cookies and may brown in different areas quicker or slower.
  • Cool on cookie sheets then store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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Notes

To toast your pecans, place them in a frying pan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring almost constantly, until you just start to smell them. Remove from heat immediately. They'll burn quick if you're not careful. Let cool before adding to dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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