Pecan Crunchies Recipe
Overview:
These delightful Pecan Crunchies are reminiscent of classic peanut brittle but in cookie form, offering a delectable blend of flavors and textures. You can easily customize them by substituting peanuts for pecans if desired. They are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and make a fantastic addition to any dessert spread.
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 60 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 cup pecan pieces
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 97.4
- Fat: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 15.2mg
- Sodium: 56.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 7.1g
- Protein: 1.2g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare your baking sheets by spraying them with non-stick spray or lining them with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and butter. Beat until creamy and well combined.
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Add the light brown sugar to the mixture and continue to beat on high speed for about 1 minute until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. Set aside the mixture.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the sugar-butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Add the vanilla extract to the dough and mix until incorporated.
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Stir in the quick-cooking oatmeal and pecan pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie as they will spread during baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges and set in the middle.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Enjoy these crunchy and delicious Pecan Crunchies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and will stay fresh for several days. They also freeze well, so you can enjoy them whenever the craving strikes! 🍪🥛
