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Toasted Pecan Brown Sugar Spice Cookies

Made with brown sugar, toasted pecans, cinnamon and a hint of ginger, these cookies have crispy edges, chewy centers and plenty of pecans in every bite.
Servings 30 Cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 sticks, or 6 oz. or 12 tablespoons
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 30 pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling dough balls in

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  • Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes. Cool to room temp. Chop enough to make 1 cup chopped and reserve 30 halves for topping each cookie.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together with a beater until fluffy.
  • Add unbeaten egg and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in vanilla.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Stir into butter mixture.
  • Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Roll dough into small balls, about 1 1/4-inch in diameter. Roll each of the balls in the granulated sugar and place on baking sheet.
  • Using a dinner fork, indent the prongs into the top of each dough ball, flattening the cookies to about 1/4-inch thick and 2-inches in diameter.
  • Place one pecan half in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just turning brown and the cookie is done in the center.
Course: Dessert
Keyword: brown sugar cookies, cookie recipes, toasted pecans