Butter Pecan Cookies

Name: Butter Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1 cup pecan halves

When my daughter was a teen, these butter pecan cookies earned her two blue ribbons from two county fairs. Then a few years ago, her own daughter took home a blue ribbon for the same cookie. Needless to say, these mouthwatering morsels are real winners!—Martha Thefield, Cedartown, Georgia

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup pecan halves

Directions

Place chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking pan. Bake at 325° for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and browned, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in toasted pecans, pressing nuts into dough. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy. Dip pecan halves in egg white, then gently press one into each ball.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Editor's Note

As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 233 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Butter Pecan Cookies in Best of Country Cookies

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Robincriner

Apr 19, 2015

My 12 year old granddaughter saw this recipe and made them for the Lake County Fair. She won a best in show ribbon! These cookies are great!
squawkbox

Dec 21, 2014

Great recipe. It was mealy and dry but pressed together it does hold enough. After baking it does make a delicious, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. My second time I added half an over ripe banana and ended up with a harder brittle cookie but tasty with a finish of banana nut.
LadyMerlin

May 16, 2014

These cookies are amazing, one of our favorites. My husband often asks me to make them and they have gotten loads of compliments from his co-workers. I didn't have any of the issues some of the reviewers had and followed the recipe exact.
Jezziebones

Dec 12, 2013

Great taste, but when I added the flour to the mixture the consistency was mealy. I had to add about 2 tablespoons of milk to make it come together. Is there something missing in this recipe?
testuser120

Dec 5, 2013

Nice.
Wwl

Dec 6, 2012

I made theses cookies they were good, soft but dry any suggestions?less or more of something?
kristin1993

Oct 14, 2012

These tasted great! my family loved them, the only problem i ran into is i ran out of chopped pecans way before i ran out of the dough so i just made some without! :) definately would recommend these for anyone to make
Mrsfranmac

Jan 18, 2012

These made a big hit at my house. Will definitely make again!
murphda

Dec 22, 2010

These cookies will change your life!!! They are great and are going into my permanent file.
maggieaw

Nov 13, 2010

Good cookie- my husband says next time add chocolate chips!