Ingredients
– 1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecan halves
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for buttered pecans
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 3/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter browned
– 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs at room temperature
– 1 egg yolk at room temperature
– 16 whole pecan halves for optional decoration
Instructions
First Step: Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to the sugar-butter mixture, then incorporate the 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Second Step: Gradually fold in the flour mixture and the buttered pecans until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Third Step: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours; this helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
Fourth Step: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for even baking.
Fifth Step: Scoop the dough into 3-tablespoon sized balls, place them on the sheets about 2 inches apart, and gently press a whole pecan half on top of each for decoration.
Sixth Step: Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, then sprinkle the cookies with granulated sugar right away for a sparkly finish.
Final Step: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; this ensures they stay moist and chewy.
Last Step:
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🧈 Brown butter carefully to prevent burning and develop deep flavor.
🍪 Use a large cookie scoop for uniform cookie size and even baking.
⏰ Avoid overbaking to keep cookies moist and chewy.
🧊 Store cookies in airtight containers up to 3 days or freeze dough for up to 2 months for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg