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Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies

Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies
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If you’re craving a sweet treat that offers both comfort and flavor, Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies are the answer! These cookies bring together the rich taste of butter with the delightful crunch of toasted pecans, all topped with a luscious brown sugar glaze. Perfect for sharing during family gatherings or enjoying as an afternoon snack, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your home. They are simple to make, allowing even novice bakers to achieve delicious results. With their irresistible flavor and soft texture, these cookies promise to bring smiles to everyone who tries them.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (for glaze)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  2. In a bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add one egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in cooled toasted pecans gently.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the glaze by melting butter and brown sugar in a saucepan; stir in milk and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

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