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Butter Pecan Cookies

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Indulge in heavenly bliss with these buttery cookies generously coated in a luscious maple frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 30
Calories 8822 kcal

Ingredients
  

FOR THE COOKIES

  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

FOR THE MAPLE BUTTERCREAM

  • 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3 c. powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/3 c. heavy cream
  • 1 c. pecans, for decorating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350º and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugars until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs and beat until combined, then add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans and chill dough for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter until smooth and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined, then add maple syrup and heavy cream and beat until creamy. 
  • Frost cookies and decorate with more pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 8822kcalCarbohydrates: 912gProtein: 63gFat: 559gSaturated Fat: 268gTrans Fat: 15gCholesterol: 1457mgSodium: 1404mgPotassium: 1868mgFiber: 27gSugar: 714gCalcium: 649mgIron: 21mg
Keyword Butter Pecan Cookies
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