Best Pecan Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

These rich pecan cookies feature a buttery, sweet flavor with crunchy pecans, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings or serving at gatherings with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Mix together butter, 1 cup brown sugar, salt, egg, vanilla, flour, and baking soda until well combined.
  2. Make approximately 1-inch balls of dough and flatten into small shells with a well in the middle.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

777 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 44.9g 58% DV
Carbs 74.8g 27% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16644.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 368.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 141.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 139mg 11% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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