MashaBear
Culinary Explorer
Hey everyone! Just tried these Pecan Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing, and they are a total game-changer! ![Cookie :cookie: 🍪](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f36a.png)
The brown butter icing is to die for, and those pecans on top? Perfection! ![Drooling face :drooling_face: 🤤](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f924.png)
If you're looking to impress with a sweet treat, give these a go. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! ![Face savoring food :yum: 😋](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f60b.png)
Ingredients:
Cookies:
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The icing is ridiculously good, and the pecans add the perfect crunch. If you're into cookies that wow, you’ve got to try these!
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Pecan Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Ingredients:
Cookies:
- 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (210g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, toasted, cooled, and chopped
- 3/4 cup (160g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (90ml) half and half
- 3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, diced
- 1 1/2 cups (186g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 28 pecan halves (toasted or untoasted) for topping
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Shape Dough: Scoop dough into balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for about 9 minutes, until the tops look slightly under-baked. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Icing: In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, half and half, and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling for 3 minutes while whisking. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar. Let cool for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken. If needed, thin with 1 tsp of hot water at a time.
- Frost Cookies: Frost the cooled cookies with the icing and immediately place a pecan half on each before the icing sets.
- Store: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy!
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