Butter Nut Drops
Delightfully crisp on the edges yet irresistibly soft at the center, Butter Nut Drops are the perfect treat for nut lovers everywhere. Featuring a rich base of buttery dough sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugar, these cookies boast a balanced flavor profile with a hint of vanilla warmth. The star of the show? Chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds that lend a satisfying crunch in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe promises homemade comfort in under an hour. These nutty morsels are perfect for holiday cookie swaps, afternoon coffee breaks, or as an everyday snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. Don't forget to keep a batch in an airtight container to munch on all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped nuts using a spatula to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.7 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.7 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1146 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.7 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
