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Pecan Pie Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies: Irresistibly Chewy and Guilt-Free Delight

These Pecan Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering guilt-free indulgence in a chewy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free flour
For the Leavening Agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Pecan Treat
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans toasted optional
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips optional, dairy-free for vegan

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • oven
  • spatula
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Toast chopped pecans on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add room temperature eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Sift to prevent lumps.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Gently mix in toasted pecans and chocolate chips if using.
  8. Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal texture, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Customize with spices for extra flavor.

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