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Double-Drizzle Pecan Cookies

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Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Paula Marchesi

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Updated on Mar. 04, 2023

These chewy, toasted pecan treats are a must with my cookie munchers every holiday. Using caramel and chocolate drizzle makes them doubly delicious and so pretty on the plate.—Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

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Double-Drizzle Pecan Cookies

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Prep Time 25 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
  • CARAMEL DRIZZLE:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
  • 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  2. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar and cream to a boil. Remove from heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar. Immediately drizzle over cookies.
  4. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 118 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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