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Perfect Brown Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe You’ll Love

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These cookies combine nutty browned butter, toasted pecans, and caramelized notes for a warm, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) pecans, roughly chopped and toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir constantly as it begins to foam and turn golden brown. Once you smell a nutty aroma and see brown specks forming, remove it from the heat. Let it cool completely.
  2. Toast the pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Make the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in the toasted pecans.
  6. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
  7. Preheat the oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Shape the cookies: Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

[‘Watch the butter closely while browning to avoid burning.’, ‘Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.’, ‘Use parchment paper for even baking and easy cleanup.’, ‘Test bake one cookie to check spread and adjust baking time if needed.’]

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Keywords: brown butter, pecan cookies, dessert, holiday cookies, easy baking

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