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Pecan Cookies topped with Caramel Icing and a pecan.
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Caramel Pecan Cookies

Caramel Pecan Cookies are both sweet and nutty in flavor. They are a perfect fall and winter treat. The creamy caramel frosting slightly hardens over the top of the cookie providing a smooth and even coating to each bite. These cookies are a staple!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 172kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cookie sheet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 stand or electric mixer
  • 1 medium sauce pan

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Frosting

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup half and half plus an additional 2 Tablespoons
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 36 whole pecans for garnish one per cookie

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl cream butter, brown sugar, and sugar on high until creamy.
  • Add egg and vanilla and beat again.
  • Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Make balls about 1 Tablespoon in diameter and place on cookie sheet. (About 2 inches apart.)
  • Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Do not overbake. Center may not feel set, but it will set as it cools.
  • Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
  • While cookies are cooling make frosting.

Frosting

  • In medium pan, bring brown sugar, half and half, and butter to a boil while stirring constantly. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar. Allow to mostly cool before frosting cookies.
  • Garnish tops of frosted cookies with pecan halves.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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