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Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe
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These Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat with a rich buttery flavor, crunchy toasted pecans, and a sweet glaze drizzled on top. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (toasted)

Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 5–7 minutes. Cool.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Add pecans: Fold in cooled, toasted pecans.
  7. Bake cookies: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers set.
  8. Make glaze: Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan. Stir in milk. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Glaze cookies: Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Let set before storing or serving.

Notes

  • You can customize these cookies by adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the glaze for a sweet and salty contrast.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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