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09/21/2011 National Pecan Cookie Day Double-Drizzle Pecan Cookies

Source of Recipe

Taste Of Home


Recipe Introduction

Pecan cookies are great because there are so many different recipes for these delicious treats. From butter pecan to caramel pecan to orange pecan to maple pecan, what's your favorite? There can't possibly be as many pecan cookie recipes, however, as there are varieties of pecans. Did you know there are more than 1,000 varieties? Even better is the fact that pecans are a good source of protein, unsaturated fats, and healthy antioxidants found to help reduce cholesterol. So whip up a fresh batch and make both your mouth and body happy! Enjoy National Pecan Cookie Day! Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 09/21/2011 National Pecan Cookie Day Double-Drizzle Pecan Cookies



Double-Drizzle Pecan Cookies


1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted

CARAMEL DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter



Recipe


In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar and cream to a boil. Remove from the heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar. Immediately drizzle over cookies.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.