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Pecan Cookies

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These Pecan Cookies are a simple, comforting treat with a deep brown sugar sweetness and satisfying nutty crunch.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups light or dark brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the brown sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs and beat on low speed until just combined.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture on low speed until just incorporated.
  5. Using a spatula, fold in the pecans.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate to chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Using a small cookie dough scoop, make 1.25" dough balls and drop them onto the cookie sheet.
  9. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  10. Remove promptly to prevent overbaking.
  11. Optional: Top with thick flakes of sea salt immediately after removing them from the oven.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Unbaked dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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