Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Extra sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, then continue to cook while whisking constantly. The butter will foam up and then begin to turn a golden brown color with small dark specks at the bottom. Once it smells nutty and looks toasted, immediately remove it from the heat and pour it into a large heat-proof bowl to cool for 15 minutes.
- While the butter cools, place the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast them for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant. Remove them from the pan immediately so they do not burn. This step is essential for releasing the oils and enhancing the nutty flavor.
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the cooled brown butter. Use a whisk or electric mixer to combine them until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating again until the mixture is light and creamy. This should take about 2 minutes to ensure the sugars are well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough. Fold in the toasted pecans gently at the end.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). For the best texture, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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