Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of Pecan Sugar Cookies topped with a luscious Brown Butter Icing. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Brown Butter Icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make icing: Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Whisk with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for consistency.
- Ice the cookies: Spread or drizzle icing over completely cooled cookies.
Notes
- Toasting the pecans before adding them enhances their flavor.
- Let the brown butter cool for a few minutes before mixing into icing to avoid melting the sugar too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
