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Butter Pecan Toffee Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in the rich and buttery flavor of Butter Pecan Toffee Cookies, a perfect combination of sweet butterscotch chips, crunchy toffee pieces, and toasted pecans baked into soft, chewy cookies. These delightful treats are easy to make and ideal for sharing during holidays or any sweet craving moments.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon butternut flavor (optional)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup toffee pieces
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and light brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring good aeration for soft cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Flavors: Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract and if desired, the optional butternut flavor for extra depth.
  4. Dissolve Baking Soda and Salt: Dissolve the baking soda and salt in the boiling water completely, then incorporate this liquid mixture into the butter and sugar mixture, blending well.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
  6. Fold in Add-Ins: Carefully fold in the butterscotch chips, toffee pieces, and toasted pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Portion Dough: Drop the cookie dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set while the centers remain slightly soft for chewy texture.
  9. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their texture.

Notes

  • For best flavor, toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their aroma and crunch.
  • If butternut flavor is unavailable, vanilla extract alone delivers a classic sweet taste.
  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature to support proper mixing and texture.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy; edges should be set but centers slightly soft.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness up to 5 days.