Description
If you love nutty, buttery flavors wrapped in a soft cookie with a rich maple glaze, these *Frosted Butter Pecan Cookies* will hit the sweet spot. Toasted pecans folded into brown butter dough deliver depth and crunch, while the creamy frosting ties it all together. It’s an easy dessert recipe perfect for holidays, gifts, or cozy evenings with a cup of spiced tea. Ideal for anyone looking for quick dessert ideas, fall treats, or a unique twist on classic cookies. Whether you’re planning cookie swaps or weekend baking, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans (chopped)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons heavy cream (plus more as needed)
Instructions
1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden and fragrant. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, whisk browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and stir to form dough.
4. Fold in chopped toasted pecans.
5. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
7. Let cookies cool completely.
8. In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cream until smooth and spreadable.
9. Frost each cookie and top with additional pecans if desired. Let glaze set before storing.
Notes
For deeper flavor, don’t skip browning the butter—it enhances the entire cookie.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a cozy holiday variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: frosted cookies, butter pecan cookies, holiday baking, easy cookies