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Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies

Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies, a delightful treat that fills your home with enticing aromas. These cookies boast a rich, buttery base complemented by crunchy toasted pecans and a smooth glaze that makes each bite feel like a warm embrace. They are easy to prepare, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying during quiet moments with a cup of tea or coffee. Whether for festive celebrations or just a sweet snack on any day, these cookies are bound to become a family favorite.

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast pecans for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in cooled pecans gently.
  5. Drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool before preparing the glaze by melting butter and brown sugar; stir in milk and whisk in powdered sugar.
  7. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

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