Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Recipe Recipe

Name: Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened; 1/2 c. Firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. Sugar; 1 x Egg; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 c. All-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp Baking soda; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 c. Finely minced pecans; 1 c. Firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. Half-and-half; 1 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine; 1 1/2 c. Sifted powdered sugar (up to 1-2/3) Pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened
1/2 c. Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. Sugar
1 x Egg
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 c. All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 c. Finely minced pecans
1 c. Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. Half-and-half
1 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine
1 1/2 c. Sifted powdered sugar (up to 1-2/3) Pecan halves

1
Beat butter at medium speep with an electirc mixer; gradually add in sugars, mixing well.
2
Add in egg and vanilla; beat well.
3
Combine flour, soda, and salt; gradually adding to creamed mix, mixing after each addition.
4
Stir in pecans.
5
Refrigeratedough for 30 min.
6
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7
Bake at 350 for 10-12 min.
8
Cold on wire racks, and spread Brown Sugar Frosting over tops.
9
Top each cookie with a pecan half.
10
Brown Sugar Frosting: combine brown sugar and half-and-half in a saucepan.
11
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mix comes to a boil; boil 4 min.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Stir in butter.
14
Add in 1-1/2 c. powdered sugar, and beat at medium speed till smooth.
15
Add in remaining powdered sugar to desired consistency.
16
This looks hard but isn't and the cookies are worth the trouble!

1945

kcal

Calories

Fat

305

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened, 1/2 c. Firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 c. Sugar, 1 x Egg, and more.

Yes, Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Recipe

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