Best 6 Crispy Butter Pecan Cookie Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delightful Crispy Butter Pecan Cookies, a harmonious blend of buttery richness and nutty pecan crunch. These cookies are not just any ordinary treats; they're culinary masterpieces that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from classic butter pecan cookies to unique variations that add a twist to this timeless favorite. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will transform your kitchen into a haven of delectable aromas and leave your loved ones begging for more.

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BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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When my daughter was a teen, these butter pecan cookies earned her two blue ribbons from two county fairs. Then a few years ago, her own daughter took home a blue ribbon for the same cookie. Needless to say, these mouthwatering morsels are real winners!-Martha Thefield, Cedartown, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-3/4 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Place chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking pan. Bake at 325° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and browned, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in toasted pecans, pressing nuts into dough. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy. Dip pecan halves in egg white, then gently press one into each ball. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRISP BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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These crisp shortbread-like cookies from Sharon Crider are wonderful with a cup of coffee. "They're delicious and so easy to make."-Sharon Crider, Juction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and pudding mix until smooth. Gradually beat in flour. Fold in pecans. Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten to 1/2 in. with the bottom of a glass coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRUNCHY PECAN COOKIES



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Pecan cookies are a change of pace from the traditional chocolate chip cookies. The pecan oil lends a depth of richness.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pecan oil, optional
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a bowl and cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and pecan oil and beat until well combined.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture to the bowl in 3 additions. Stir in pecans. Use a small cookie scoop to drop portions of dough 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. These cookies spread.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Increase heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until edges turn golden, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

BROWNED BUTTER PECAN PIE



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Looking for a delicious dessert made using Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust? Then check out this browned butter pecan pie that's baked to perfect golden brown hue.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 1/4 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until butter stops foaming and browned bits form at bottom of pan. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Cook over low heat 15 to 18 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Cool 1 hour. Add vanilla bean paste, salt and eggs; beat with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Pour filling into crust-lined plate. Arrange pecan halves in concentric circles on top of filling. With fork, gently press pecans into filling to glaze, keeping pecans in circular pattern.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Cover crust edge with strips of foil after 40 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Cool completely on cooling rack, 3 to 4 hours, before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588, Carbohydrate 74 g, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 327 mg

BUTTER PECAN CRISPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 43m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

Crisco® Butter No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (18.25 oz.) pkg. Pillsbury® Reduced Sugar Yellow Cake
1/3 stick Crisco® Butter Shortening Sticks or 1/3 cup Crisco® Butter Shortening
1/4 cup cold water
1 large egg
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2 tbsps. sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 large egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Spray cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray.
  • COMBINE cake mix and shortening in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until coarse meal forms. Add water, egg and 2/3 cup pecans, mixing on low until dough comes together.
  • SHAPE dough into forty-two 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Spray bottom of a cup with no-stick cooking spray. Flatten dough to 2-inches in diameter, spraying cup as needed.
  • COMBINE sugar and finely chopped nuts in a small bowl. Brush unbaked cookies with egg white. Sprinkle with sugar-pecan mixture.
  • BAKE 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute. Remove to cooling rack.

RENEE'S PECAN CRUNCH COOKIES



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My grandmother baked the most wonderful cookies, cakes and breads. These she sold during the Depression to make money to help her family. This recipe is among one of my favorites, because I loved crunchy cookies and pecans. This recipe went into my hope chest in 1963.

Provided by CHARMED_TWICE

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • In a bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, 1 cup of white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, and beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the flour mixture, and mix the pecans into the dough.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Place 1/2 cup of white sugar into a shallow bowl. Moisten the bottom of a drinking glass with a wet cloth, and dip the glass bottom into the sugar. Flatten cookies with the sugared glass, dipping into sugar for each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 9 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool on sheets for a minute or two before removing to finish cooling on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 68.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

Tips:

  • To achieve perfectly crispy edges, chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie sizes, which will help them bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
  • For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the cookie dough.
  • Feel free to experiment with different nut varieties, such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.

Conclusion:

These crispy butter pecan cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of butter and pecans with a satisfying crunch. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, they are a perfect choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're enjoying them as a snack, dessert, or holiday gift, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of crispy butter pecan cookies!

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