Description
Sweet brown sugar pecan cookies deliver a delightful Southern charm with nutty, caramelized goodness. Buttery, crumbly, and irresistibly rich, these cookies promise a delectable moment of pure indulgence you’ll savor with each warm, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (330 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) pecan halves (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously whip softened butter and brown sugar until achieving a cloud-like, airy consistency. Incorporate egg and vanilla, blending thoroughly until seamless.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon, ensuring uniform distribution of dry components.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into butter mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough. Integrate chopped pecans evenly throughout.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C). Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Craft uniform dough spheres using a tablespoon, positioning them with ample spacing. Optional: crown each cookie with a decorative pecan half.
- Position cookie sheet in preheated oven, roasting for 10-12 minutes until edges transform to a delicate golden hue. Centers will appear slightly underdone but will solidify during cooling process.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, allowing initial stabilization. Transfer to wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction. Serve alongside beverage of choice for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Gently soften butter at room temperature to ensure smooth, even mixing without compromising texture.
- Use dark brown sugar for deeper, richer caramel notes that complement the nutty pecan flavor.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their natural sweetness and create a more intense, roasted undertone.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a perfect cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg