Renee's Pecan Crunch Cookies

Vegetarian
Renee's Pecan Crunch Cookies
50 min.
48
89kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of baking with Renee's Pecan Crunch Cookies, a treat that perfectly balances sweetness and crunch. These vegetarian cookies are not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser, making them an ideal choice for gatherings, parties, or simply a cozy afternoon at home. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 48 delicious cookies that are sure to impress family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen as you combine rich brown sugar and creamy butter, creating a smooth and luscious dough. The addition of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch, elevating these cookies to a whole new level of flavor and texture. Each bite offers a perfect harmony of sweetness, nuttiness, and a hint of vanilla, making them an irresistible dessert option.

Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a sweet ending to a meal, Renee's Pecan Crunch Cookies are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, with only 89 calories per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt! So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious cookies that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose sifted
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  2. In a bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, 1 cup of white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, and beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the flour mixture, and mix the pecans into the dough.
  3. Drop the dough by tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  4. Place 1/2 cup of white sugar into a shallow bowl. Moisten the bottom of a drinking glass with a wet cloth, and dip the glass bottom into the sugar. Flatten cookies with the sugared glass, dipping into sugar for each cookie.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 9 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool on sheets for a minute or two before removing to finish cooling on racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories89kcal
Protein5.6%
Fat37.74%
Carbs56.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.27
Glycemic Load
5.78
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9356521853124%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:89.38kcal
4.47%
Fat:3.81g
5.86%
Saturated Fat:1.43g
8.91%
Carbohydrates:12.87g
4.29%
Net Carbohydrates:12.44g
4.53%
Sugar:6.66g
7.39%
Cholesterol:11.9mg
3.97%
Sodium:66.3mg
2.88%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:1.27g
2.54%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.96%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.15%
Selenium:3.39µg
4.84%
Folate:15.77µg
3.94%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.01%
Iron:0.49mg
2.7%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.48%
Copper:0.04mg
2.11%
Phosphorus:19.11mg
1.91%
Fiber:0.43g
1.72%
Vitamin A:70.26IU
1.41%
Magnesium:5.16mg
1.29%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.23%
Source:Allrecipes