Pecan Pie Cookies
A delightful twist on classic pecan pie, these cookie-sized bundles are soft, buttery, and studded with crunchy pecans and optional chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature before creaming. Toasting the pecans enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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