Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Delve into the flavors of these delicious Brown Butter Pecan Cookies, featuring nutty pecans and the rich taste of brown butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted and browned
- 1 cup brown sugar For deep caramel flavor
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar To add sweetness
- 2 large eggs Binding agents
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For ultimate flavor
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour The backbone of the cookies
- 1 teaspoon baking soda To make cookies fluffy
- 1/2 teaspoon salt To balance sweetness
- 1 cup chopped pecans The star ingredient
- optional: flaked sea salt for topping For a gourmet touch
Instructions
Baking Steps to Cookie Bliss
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and starts to smell nutty.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies freeze beautifully for future cravings. If you don't have pecans, try walnuts or chocolate chips instead.