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Pecan Cookies with Frosting


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious pecan cookies topped with a creamy frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in toasted chopped pecans.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  7. Scoop dough (1 tbsp per cookie) and bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool.
  8. For frosting, melt butter. Stir in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Frost cooled cookies and allow glaze to set.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg