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Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies

Decadent Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Moments

These Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy and topped with a silky brown sugar glaze, perfect for cozy moments.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use only unsalted for a perfectly balanced flavor.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Choose light or dark for your preference.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Helps achieve a crispy exterior.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure instead of imitation.
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free 1:1 flour blend works as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness; avoid flavored salts.
  • 1 cup pecans Toast raw pecans for superior flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Provides perfect sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream Choose any milk, even plant-based options.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the raw pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.
  5. Gently fold in the cooled, toasted pecans ensuring even distribution.
  6. Scoop balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are puffy. Remove while slightly underbaked.
  8. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze while cookies cool.
  9. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar, milk, and powdered sugar until smooth and glossy. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Chill dough if it spreads too much during baking.

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