Crunchy Pecan Cookies
Description
Pecan cookies are a nice change of pace from traditional chocolate chip cookies. Pecan oil adds depth of richness, and chopped nuts add lots of crunch!
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon pecan oil, optional
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and pecan oil and beat until well combined.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the bowl in 3 additions. Stir in pecans. Use a small cookie scoop to drop portions of dough 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet (these cookies spread).
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Increase heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until edges turn golden, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.