Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of brown butter pecan cookies that melt in your mouth! With a delightful blend of crispy pecans and the warm flavor of brown butter, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy night in or a festive gathering. Simple to make yet impressively delicious, they’ll quickly become your favorite cookie recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant (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. Mix until creamy.
- Beat in two large eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans into the cookie dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg