Best 7 Mae Mortensens Butter Pecan Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Mae Mortensen's Butter Pecan Cookies, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. These cookies, with their golden-brown exterior and chewy, buttery interior, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a world of pure indulgence. Enhanced with the nutty crunch of pecans and a hint of vanilla, each bite is a moment of pure bliss. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is a delightful adventure that yields tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfect for any occasion. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating these irresistible treats, ensuring that every batch turns out perfectly. Bon appétit!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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These cookies are very moist...my husband's favorite.

Provided by A. Peterson

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg. Mix until well blended.
  • Slowly add flour and salt and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll one inch pieces of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Press a pecan into top of dough.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly colored.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

RICH BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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The taste is similar to a pound cake! Rich and buttery! For successful taste use only butter - no substitutes. A pretty cookie which is topped with chopped pecans. Our family has always used this recipe for parties, weddings, and holidays. It is different from the normal cookies and therefore, everyone asks for the recipe. It also makes a pretty presentation on a Christmas cookie tray.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Separate white of egg from yolk and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Beat egg yolk with water and add to creamed butter mixture. Add vanilla, flour and salt.
  • Lightly grease a cookie sheet. Patting dough with hands, thinly spread onto cookie sheet, covering only a three-fourth area of the sheet.
  • Cut white of egg to keep it from being too stringy and smear over top of batter by hand. Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top and press inches.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned on edges. Do not overcook. When cool, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 54.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 1.2

BUTTER-PECAN PUDDING COOKIES



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Not every new recipe turns out perfectly on the first try, but this one did. With crunchy bits of salty-sweet toffee and nuts in a moist, tender cookie base, they're about as irresistible as a cookie can get! And the secret, if you can even call it that, is simple enough: two cups of toasted pecans give this cookie the buttery richness it needs to live up to its name!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ French vanilla-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix (dry)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup toffee bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in dry pudding mix. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture with spoon until well mixed (dough will be stiff). Stir in pecans and toffee bits.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN COOKIES



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Make and share this Butterscotch Pecan Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 54m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package butter pecan cake mix
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
1 1/3 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in the middle of the oven; spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • In a big bowl add half the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs; blend with an electric mixer on med-high speed, 1-2 minutes, until blended and smooth.
  • Stir in the remaining cake mix and chips with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans onto cookie tops; gently press nuts into dough.
  • Bake 9-12 minutes until set at edges and just barely set at center when lightly touched.
  • Cool 1 minute on sheets; transfer to wire racks with metal spatula and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.9, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 28.1, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 200.6, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 44.4, Protein 8

BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by benluc

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h4m

Yield 84 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 egg yolk, unbeaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour, sifted
1 lb pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream butter in large mixing bowl.
  • Gradually add brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  • Cream well.
  • Add unbeaten egg yolk and vanilla and beat well.
  • Blend in sifted flour to form a stiff dough.
  • Shape dough into small balls.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes, till golden brown (do not overbrown.) Cool before frosting.
  • Garnish with pecan halves.

QUICK BUTTER PECAN COOKIES



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Make and share this Quick Butter Pecan Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by appliance queen

Categories     Dessert

Time 31m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and pudding mix.
  • Gradually beat in flour.
  • Fold in pecans.
  • Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Place balls 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets.
  • Flatten to 1/2-inch with a greased glass.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Remove to wire racks.

Tips:

  • Soften the butter and cream cheese to room temperature: This will make it easier to cream together and achieve a smooth cookie dough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes: This will help the cookies hold their shape and spread less in the oven.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet: This will ensure that the cookies are all the same size and bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them: This will help them set and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Mae Mortensen's Butter Pecan Cookies are easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With their soft and chewy texture, buttery flavor, and crunchy pecans, these cookies are sure to become a new family favorite. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy cookie recipe, give Mae Mortensen's Butter Pecan Cookies a try.

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