Description
These cookies capture the delicious flavor of pecan pie in a cozy, buttery treat with a crunchy cinnamon twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add butter and vanilla; mix until crumbly.
- Stir in pecans and cinnamon. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg