Description

Experience the delightful flavor of Butter Pecan Melt-Away Cookies, a simple yet irresistible treat made with creamy butter and crunchy pecans. Perfect for social gatherings or a cozy dessert, these cookies are easy to make and sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups (163.5 g) chopped pecans, (roasted*, cooled, divided)
1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, (cold, cubed)
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, (lightly packed)
2 large eggs, (room temperature)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350ºF and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cold cubed butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on medium until light and creamy, around 2-3 minutes.
With the mixer on low, add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Next, mix in the vanilla extract, scraping the bowl as necessary.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
Turn off the mixer and add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in 1 cup of the pecans, keeping the remainder for topping the cookies.
Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Top each cookie with a few pecan pieces.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set; they should look puffy and not wet.

Notes

Make sure the pecans are roasted and cooled for the best flavor.
Cookies will set more as they cool, so remove them while they are slightly underbaked for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg