Description
Get ready to fall in love with Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies—a rich, buttery treat topped with a smooth maple glaze and packed with toasted pecans. This easy recipe delivers bakery-level results with minimal effort, making it perfect for everything from quick breakfast treats to sweet holiday party bites. Whether you’re looking for cozy dessert ideas, fun food ideas, or simply a new easy recipe to try, this one is sure to impress. Ideal for your next batch of holiday cookies or as an elegant addition to your dinner ideas collection.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast chopped pecans for 6–8 minutes until fragrant. Cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Fold in the toasted pecans gently without overmixing.
6. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon milk or cream. Adjust thickness with more milk if needed.
9. Drizzle or spread glaze over completely cooled cookies. Let set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the cookies cool completely before glazing to ensure the icing sets well.
Toasting the pecans enhances their nutty aroma—don’t skip it.
For an extra-decadent flavor, try using browned butter in the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: butter pecan cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, quick cookies, fall baking