Description
Delightful brown butter pecan cookies blend nutty richness with sweet caramel undertones, creating an irresistible treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers promise a memorable indulgence that will transport dessert enthusiasts to pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additions:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (or almond/soy milk for vegan)
Instructions
- Transform butter in a light-colored pan over gentle heat, swirling continuously until it reaches a rich amber hue and releases a deep, toasted fragrance. Transfer the caramelized liquid to a spacious mixing vessel and allow it to cool momentarily.
- Integrate brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla essence, salt, ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg into the golden butter. Vigorously whisk until the mixture achieves a smooth, harmonious consistency.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and finely chopped pecan pieces. Incorporate a splash of milk, stirring until a cohesive, slightly dense dough materializes.
- Refrigerate the cookie mixture for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Craft uniform dough spheres, delicately pressing them into gentle discs. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, garnishing each cookie with additional pecan fragments for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Position the cookie sheet in a preheated 350°F oven, baking for 11-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly tender.
- After removing from the oven, let cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for an additional 10 minutes, which helps them set and develop a perfect chewy interior.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and achieve maximum flavor development.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and enhance the overall cookie aroma.
- Use unsalted butter for precise control over the salt content, ensuring perfectly balanced sweetness.
- Chill dough longer for thicker, chewier cookies that hold their shape better during baking.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg