Butter Pecan Cookie Recipe

The butter pecan cookie recipe is mouth-watering. A delicious blend of butter and pecans, nut lovers will be in paradise!

Ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour*

Toasted Pecans:
1 tablespoon salted butter 1 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Hardware
Large bowl
Small baking pan or pie tin
Cookie sheets
Mixer

Step 1: In small baking pan or pie tin, place chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Step 2: Bake at 325 degrees F. for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and browned; turn oven off and set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together 2 sticks butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer set on medium speed.
Step 4: Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
Step 5: Gradually add flour.
Step 6: Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 7: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 8: Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll balls in toasted pecans. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let set for 2 minutes before transferring to cooling surface.

*Note: If you do not have self-rising flour, please see our Cookie Tips section for substitution options.

Makes 48 cookies.

For more information on baking procedures and hardware used in this recipe see our Baking Tips section.

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