Pecan Thins
Delicately crisp and irresistibly nutty, these Pecan Thins are the perfect treat for any occasion. Made with rich, buttery dough and studded with chopped pecans, these cookies balance sweet and savory flavors beautifully. Their thin, golden edges and melt-in-your-mouth texture are achieved with a quick bake time, making them an effortless addition to your baking repertoire. With just a handful of pantry staples and 15 minutes of prep, these elegant cookies come together quickly, yet their flavor is anything but simple. Perfect for tea-time snacks, holiday cookie platters, or an indulgent coffee pairing, Pecan Thins are sure to become a go-to favorite. Bake these heavenly homemade cookies today and savor their light, nutty crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 75 grams chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined, but be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Take small spoonfuls of the dough (about 1 teaspoon per cookie) and roll them into small balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass or your fingertips, gently flatten each ball into a thin disk.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Watch closely to prevent overbaking.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your pecan thins with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.5 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.4 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*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.
