Butter Pecan Cookies
Description
These soft pecan cookies get their flavor from butter, brown sugar, and toasted pecan halves for a delicious nutty treat perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Directions
1
Beat butter, brown sugar, and egg together in a large bowl until well blended. Slowly add flour and salt; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Press a pecan into the top of each dough ball.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until sides are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.