Description
These Pecan Sugar Cookies are a delightful, buttery treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and pecans, these cookies will become a favorite in your baking rotation! Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a casual gathering, or just for a sweet snack, these cookies are always a hit.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press each ball down slightly with a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with other nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, if desired.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to avoid dense cookies.
- If you want to make these cookies ahead of time, you can chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15mg