Description
Savor the delightful blend of nutty and buttery flavors in these brown butter pecan cookies, featuring a perfect chewy center and crisp edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty-smelling (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.
- Mix Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Eggs: Beat in one large egg and an additional egg yolk until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients while gently stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Pecans: Carefully fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers appear slightly underbaked. Allow cooling on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Enjoy: Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie/30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Monitor the browning of butter closely; it can quickly transition from perfect to burnt. For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for longer than one hour. Substitute pecans with walnuts or chocolate chips for a different flavor twist.