I had every intention to make a non-chocolate cookie.
I had my butter, pecans, sugar, and flour. There was not a chocolate chip, chocolate bar, or box of cocoa powder within 8 feet of me and my mixer. I had a goal, no chocolate! Just some butter and pecans.
The cookies went into the oven and there was still no chocolate in these cookies! And oh my, can we talk about the smell coming from the oven? It smelled like we had been baking Christmas cookies all day. Buttery Christmas cookies with hints a vanilla and toasted pecans wafting through the entire kitchen and into the family room. The smell alone is reason enough to make these cookies!
Out of the oven and straight into our mouths…….oh my gosh like hold the phone!
They are amazing. Buttery and flakey, but soft and crunchy too. And with out chocolate………
But then this happened. Yeah, the chocolate drizzle that puts these cookies over the top!
These cookies are the perfect holiday treat with or without chocolate. I of course I recommend giving the chocolate a try!
Supper easy to make just make the dough, roll into a log, refrigerate, slice, bake, and drizzle! These are perfect on the Thanksgiving dessert table or at any of your holiday parties! And trust me everyone loves BUTTER.
Buttery pecan cookies with a drizzle of chocolate. Flakey, buttery cookies that melt in you mouth.
Ingredients
- 2 Sticks Butter, softened
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Water
- 3/4 cups Chopped Pecans
- 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla. Using a mixer beat the mixture until it is smooth, scrapping down the sides a few times.
- Add the flour, pecans and water. Beat until combined.
- Place the dough on a large piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using your hands, shape it into a log 10 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap the dough up and refrigerate until firm, about 2-3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the dough and place it on a cutting board. Using a knife, cut the log into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange the slices 1 inch apart. Bake the cookies for 14-16 minutes, their edges will be golden brown. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
- Well the cookies cool, melt the chocolate in the microwave for a minute to a minute and a half, stirring every 20 seconds until melted.
- Using a spoon drizzle the chocolate in a zig zag line across each cookie.
- Place the cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes so the chocolate can firm up.
- Store the cookies in and airtight container.
Notes
To Make Ahead: The dough can be refrigerated for up to 5 days
To Freeze: The dough can be frozen for up to three months. Defrost before baking.
Whether you use chocolate or not just make these cookies!
P.S. Yes, those are Christmas plates. I am sorry I just cant help myself, plus I do not have any turkey plates or ribbon! You can hate me now.
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Every intention to not go chocolate. LOL! Thanks for linking up to Pin Me! I’ve pinned it to my cookies board!
Thanks for pinning!!
I can tell by looking at your cookies that they truly are buttery and flaky. Thanks for sharing them on foodie friday.
They really are so buttery!
I love pecan cookies. SOOOO much. Delicious!
They are really good and they are perfect for the holidays!
These remind me of Pecan Sandies. Chocolate is a good addition. Even unintentional chocolate! I hope you will share these at my holiday cookie exchange: http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/2012-cookie-exchange-cookies-and-memories/
Thank you for the invite, I will!
My weakness is cookies. Everynight I like to sit down with a few cookies and a cup of tea. Thank you for a new recipe.
We may have met by chance…but we become friends by choice.
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We always have cookies around here! Always!
I’ve been thinking about a pecan cookie recipe, so thanks for sharing! They look so yummy! Blessings from Bama!
Truly a delicious cookie recipe!
Oh my — these look delicious. I do love pecans, but the chocolate, oh, the chocolate. I think think we will get along just fine.
The chocolate just puts them over the top!
Oh your cookies look beautiful and delicious! I pecan cookies, they are one of my favorites! Love the drizzle you did on top! The perfect little cookie!
Thank you!
I would love for you to share this (or any of your other great ideas) at the link party going on through tomorrow night at ‘Or so she says …’ Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
So pretty! Just shard on Facebook and will be featuring tonight! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity at Mom On Timeout. Hope to see you back tonight!
Thanks so much for sharing on facebook!
Gorgeous and super-delicious looking cookies
I wish I could grab some now and eat
Love, love, love these. They sound scrumptious! Drop by my kitchen and leave the recipe on our Holiday Cookie Exchange. I bet everybody would love them too.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I will definitely stop by! I love holiday cookies!
These sound and look delicious! I like that you used Christmas plates; I already have my tree up.
That is awesome that you already have you tree up! Our goes up on Thanksgiving! Let me know if you give them a try and keep checking back for mare holiday treats! I have tons planned!
Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!
These look so delicious!
Thank you, hope you give them a try!
These look great! Please come by and post on our blog party! Thank you! Please help spread the word!
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Warmest Regards,
Annamaria
Besides that everything from you sounds so delicious, you are also a real Picasso in the kitchen! I’m jealous
You present your food so perfectly, I always enjoy looking through your stuff so so much!
What that is such a complement! Thank you!
These cookies looks so delicious. I love pecan cookies! Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday
Michelle
The cookies look heavenly! Thank you for adding this and your other great recipes to Foodie Friday.
These would look great on Christmas cookie trays! Thanks for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I’m looking forward to seeing what you share this week!
These are gorgeous! Of course you had to add the chocolate on top. Thanks for sharing at Thursday’s Treasures, I’m featuring you this week!
Thanks for featuring me! Everything taste just a little better with some chocolate!
I found you on Crumbs and Chaos. I love the sound of this recipe. I will try this for sure.
Drop by my kitchen for a visit. Have a blessed day.
Oh, yes, these were just calling out for chocolate! They look fabulous. Thanks for linking up at the December Recipe Swap.
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YUM! These look absolutely amazing and are being added to my holiday “to-do” list right now
Do you think they would be equally as delicious with a white chocolate or sugar glaze?
Making these for Christmas tomorrow- Found the recipe on Pinterest! It is in the fridge chilling. I tasted the batter though- already amazing! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Gotta have chocolate. With everything!
Ha! Right!