Pecan Sugar Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly buttery Pecan Sugar Cookies, the perfect blend of melt-in-your-mouth texture and nutty crunch. Made with a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar for a caramelized richness, and studded with chopped pecans for a bite of hearty flavor in every cookie, these treats strike a balance between classic and indulgent. A touch of vanilla enhances the aroma, while an optional roll in sugar adds a crisp, sparkly coating to the golden edges. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re an ideal recipe for busy weeknights, holiday gatherings, or whenever you need a sweet pick-me-up. Perfectly soft yet delightfully crunchy, these pecan cookies are destined to become your new go-to dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 grams chopped pecans
- 50 grams optional granulated sugar for rolling
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 butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough just comes together.
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
If desired, scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough, roll into balls, and roll each ball in the optional granulated sugar for a sweet, crunchy texture.
Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 286.8 g | 368% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.1 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 684 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.8 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 979 mg | 21% | |
*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.
