Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Brown Butter Pecan Cookies, where the rich, nutty essence of browned butter meets the delightful crunch of fresh pecans. These cookies are beautifully soft and chewy, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch ready to impress in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar with the browned butter until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg