Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies, where warm, buttery goodness meets the rich crunch of toasted pecans. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking to treat yourself. Their soft yet slightly crunchy texture, combined with a creamy glaze, makes them irresistible. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, you can create a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds. Bake these gems and let their comforting aroma fill your kitchen, creating memories that will last long after the last cookie is gone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in one large egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Fold in cooled toasted pecans gently.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each scoop.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat; stir in milk or cream until combined and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg