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Holiday Cookie Perfection: Toasted Pecan Delights

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe to impress your friends and family this holiday season? Look no further! These toasted pecan cookies are a game-changer, perfect for your holiday cookie plate or bake sale.

A Delicious Combination

The combination of toasted pecans, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla creates a rich and indulgent flavor profile that will leave everyone wanting more. The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make!

Getting Started

To begin, preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare your baking sheets. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

Creamy Butter and Sugar

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add an egg, vanilla extract, and water, and mix until well combined.

Adding the Dry Ingredients

Reduce the mixer speed and slowly add the flour mixture until just combined. Then, add toasted pecans and mix until they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Shaping the Cookies

Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of space between each cookie. Gently flatten the balls into disks, about 1/4 inch thick and 1 1/2 inches wide.

Baking to Perfection

Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, then rotate the sheets and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tips and Variations

These cookies pair perfectly with coconut macaroons and jelly-filled split-second cookies for a beautiful and easy Christmas cookie buffet. You can also use the extra pecans to make a delicious Chocolate Pecan Pie. Get creative and enjoy!