Description
These Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with toasted pecans and a hint of brown butter richness. Topped with a sweet, buttery glaze, they’re the perfect indulgence for cookie lovers. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, holiday baking treats, or easy cookie recipes to wow your friends and family, this one’s a winner. Great for cozy winter nights, afternoon snacks, or casual baking days when you crave something extra special.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups chopped toasted pecans
1.5 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
2. Toast the chopped pecans at 350°F (175°C) for 7–9 minutes until fragrant. Cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, mix browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
6. Fold in the toasted pecans gently.
7. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet.
9. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
10. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
11. Make frosting: melt 2 tablespoons butter, add powdered sugar and milk or cream. Stir until smooth.
12. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies and top with extra chopped pecans while the glaze is still wet.
Notes
Make sure the brown butter is fully cooled before mixing to avoid melting the sugar.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
For an extra touch, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg into the glaze.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg