Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Preparation Time:
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including refrigeration time)
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes (excluding refrigeration)
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the brown sugar and white sugar. Add the melted butter and mix well.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out the dough in tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie)
Calories: Approx. 200 calories, Fat: 9g, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a sweet and nutty flavor from the brown sugar and pecans.
- Refrigerating the dough makes the cookies more chewy and flavorful.
- Easy to customize with different nuts or add-ins like chocolate chips or M&M's.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are fantastic! The combination of brown sugar and pecans is delicious."
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make, and the cookies are always a hit with my family."
- "Refrigerating the dough for a day made the cookies even better! Highly recommend."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use unsalted butter and adjust the salt accordingly if using salted butter.
- For best results, refrigerate the dough for at least an hour before baking.
- Do not overbake; remove from the oven when the edges are just golden brown to prevent over-browning.
