BUTTERY PECAN ROUNDS

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Pecan halves hint at the rich flavor of these cookies. Butter brings out the nut's unique flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted pecans (about 2 ounces)
Pecan halves, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sift together flour and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg yolk until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture;mix until combined. Mix in chopped pecans.
  • Using a 1 1/4-inch ice cream scoop, drop batter onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 3 inches apart. Press 1 pecan half into the center of each. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.

orodele kolade
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are a new favorite in our house.


George Mathobela
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!


Red samurai Of the blood sea
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I'm allergic to pecans. Can I substitute another nut, like walnuts or almonds?


wr traders
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover pecans.


Oismyo Oismyo
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy holiday season.


UMAR DIN
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Vivian Callicott
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I've never made pecan rounds before, but these were so easy to make! I'll definitely be making them again.


Mikail Adami
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These cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They were absolutely delicious.


Danyal luqman
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I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I would add a little more butter to the dough next time.


draxon
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Astro Mace
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I loved these cookies! The buttery shortbread crust and the sweet filling were the perfect combination.


Katie Hill
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These cookies are so buttery and delicious! The pecans add a nice crunchy texture.


Mohamed Newaz
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Mian Faizan
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Hlelo Mkhatswa
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Vincent Magee
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


MD.SHOFIDDIN.HOSSAIN
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The buttery shortbread crust and the sweet, nutty pecan filling are a perfect match.


Vai Vai
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


MG Entertainment
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The buttery flavor and the crunchy pecans were the perfect combination. These will definitely be a regular in our cookie jar.


Ansonia Camacho
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These pecan rounds were a hit at my holiday party! They disappeared in minutes.