Pecan Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Name: Pecan Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 132 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Cookies:; 1 and 1/4 cups (150g) pecan halves; 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Brown Butter Icing:; 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter; 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted; 3 Tablespoons (45ml) milk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; optional: pinch of salt

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Cook Time

12m

Total Time

2h 12m

This recipe for Pecan Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing results in sweet and nutty cookies topped with a rich, buttery icing. The combination of pecans, brown sugar, and brown butter creates a complex and satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for a special occasion or simply a sweet treat.

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Pecan Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Ingredients

Cookies

Brown Butter Icing

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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