Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Pecan cookies: Bake these incredibly chewy brown butter maple pecan cookies in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, delicious treat with rich nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
- ⅔ cup (145g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups (215g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (60g) chopped roasted pecans, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Brown the butter until it has deep golden specks and a nutty aroma. Let it cool for 20-30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and vanilla until combined. Add the egg and mix until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Fold this dry mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion the dough using a 1.35-oz scoop, roll into balls, and place them 3 inches apart on the sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together melted brown butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.