Description
These Pecan Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a buttery, nutty flavor. Perfectly sweet and easy to make, they are ideal for holiday gatherings or a simple indulgence anytime.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, then fold in the chopped pecans.
- Form and bake: Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon portions, roll in sugar, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To toast pecans, bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, stirring once.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
