Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe
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Butter Pecan Cookies

By: A. Peterson 
"These cookies are very moist...my husband's favorite."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (45)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg. Mix until well blended.
  2. Slowly add flour and salt and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly colored.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 179 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 29mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by Anna Mae   view full review
I just finished making a double batch of these wonderful cookies. I don't understand what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by SASHASUE   view full review
These cookies are moist and very pretty. I used a whole cup of brown sugar since I like my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by OurEyesOpen   view full review
Adding vanilla is a must in this recipe. Refrigerating overnight makes a better dough. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by MLAWS   view full review
This is a very good and easy recipe! I dipped my glass bottom in sugar instead of flour. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by KleenexDust   view full review
Excellent recipe! The dough comes out very sticky, but do not add more flour! After...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by Hayley Brin   view full review
This is a wonderful, melt-in-your-mouth recipe. I printed it two days ago, and I have already...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by KLTIPTON   view full review
The recipe is quick and easy. They taste great and can be served for any occasion! Lacie
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by Jewelz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These cookies were absolutely delicious! I added an 8th of a cup of extra sugar and some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by SIGRID72   view full review
Although I found it a little sweet, my husband loved this cookie so it will be made again. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by COURTMARSHALL50   view full review
These cookies are great to make and easy to cook. They are a classic recipe and everybody who...

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