Description
These Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a sweeter cookie, add more powdered sugar to the dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for firmer cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pecan Cookies