These Brown Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with crunchy pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies lineup.
The recipe is simple and yields cookies that are chewy on the inside with a slightly crisp edge. You can easily whip up a batch to share with family and friends during the festive season.
Delicious Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
These cookies feature a deep, caramel flavor from the brown butter, complemented by the crunch of toasted pecans. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and makes approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Mix the Sugars: In a large bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Pecans: Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
