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Butter Pecan Icebox Cookies

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Warm, buttery, and elegantly simple, these Butter Pecan Icebox Cookies are perfect for holiday trays, lunchboxes, or enjoying with coffee or tea.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 147 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Whisk together the flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log about 2 inches thick.
  7. Roll each dough log lightly in the granulated sugar to coat the outside.
  8. Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  11. Place cookies on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  12. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  13. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Chill logs before slicing for even slices. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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