Roasted Pecan Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible flavor of homemade Roasted Pecan Cookies, a buttery and nutty treat that perfectly balances crispy edges with a soft, chewy center. Featuring fresh pecans roasted to aromatic perfection, these cookies offer a rich, toasty flavor in every bite. The dough, made with a blend of brown and granulated sugars, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of salt, is the perfect base for the roasted pecans' caramelized crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this recipe yields 24 cookies that are ideal for dessert platters, afternoon snacks, or holiday festivities. Whether you pair them with a cup of coffee or gift them to a loved one, these roasted pecan cookies are sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pecans
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the pecans evenly on the baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they become fragrant. Let them cool, then chop them into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overworking the dough.
Fold in the chopped roasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
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 homemade roasted pecan cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.8 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.7 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 607 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 1386 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.4 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 885 mg | 19% | |
*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.
