Butter Pecan Cookies

These buttery pecan cookies are easy to make with pantry staples; top each cookie with a pecan for a delicious nutty treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups pecan halves
• 0.66666698455811 cup packed brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Press a pecan into the top of each dough ball.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly colored, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 4

Beat butter, brown sugar, and egg together in a large bowl until well blended. Slowly add flour and salt; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.