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Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies

Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies, a perfect blend of rich butter cookies enhanced with maple-candied pecans and chocolate chips, all topped with a creamy maple frosting. These cookies are ideal for sharing at holiday gatherings, making them not only a treat for yourself but also a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Their unique flavor profile and appealing visual presentation will surely impress at any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2½ tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Simmer raw pecans in maple syrup for about 5 minutes, strain them (saving the syrup), then toss with dark brown sugar and cinnamon before baking for 10 minutes until toasted.
  3. Brown one stick of salted butter over medium heat until golden, then mix it with the rest of the room temperature butter.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the browned butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt; fold in chocolate chips and most candied pecans.
  5. Scoop dough into balls, freeze for 5 minutes on the prepared sheet, then bake for 11-12 minutes.
  6. For frosting, mix powdered sugar with reserved syrup and milk until smooth; dip each cookie in frosting and top with remaining pecans.

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