Pecan Sugar Cookies: A Delightful Classic
Buttery, crumbly pecan sugar cookies with a delightful crunch from finely chopped pecans. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies have crisp edges and soft centers, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor. Ideal for holiday baking or everyday treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 27 minutes (+ cooling)
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- For rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup pecans for rolling.
- Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls, roll into balls, then roll in pecan-sugar mixture.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast pecans before chopping (350°F for 5-7 minutes).
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months (bake frozen, adding 1-2 minutes).
- For festive cookies, press a pecan half into each cookie before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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