Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

from bakerbynature.com
270 min
16 servings

Thick and chewy Butter Pecan Cookies... made with brown butter! YUM.

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/4 cup pecan halves, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted until browned
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 16 pecan halves, for decoration, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in chopped pecans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside until needed.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda; whisk well to combine then set aside until needed.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.