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Pecan Cookies

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These pecan cookies deliver a buttery, nutty bite that feels like a cozy afternoon at home, crisp on the edges and tender in the center.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center.
  2. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the flour, kosher salt, and vanilla extract and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Stir in the finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Dampen a paper towel, press a glass into granulated sugar, and flatten each cookie to about ½ inch thick.
  7. Bake in the oven for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool completely on the baking sheet.
  9. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar after cooling for extra sweetness.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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