Hi there, cookie lovers!
The holiday season is here, and you know what that means—it’s baking time!
I’m excited to share one of my favorite recipes: toffee pecan Christmas cookies.
These little bites of joy are sweet, crunchy, and just the right amount of festive.
Trust me, your friends and family will be begging for the recipe!
So, let’s spread some holiday cheer and get baking!
| Preparation Time | 15-20 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 13-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 28-35 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (I like Kerrygold unsalted butter for this)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed well)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure vanilla for best flavor)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (room temperature, about 70°F for better emulsification)
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For the add-ins:
- 1 cup toasted chopped pecans (toasting enhances their flavor)
- 1 cup toffee bits (Heath bits work great)
Step 1: Preheat Oven and Toast Pecans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place 1 cup of pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until they achieve a dark mahogany color.
Allow the pecans to cool, then chop them into smaller pieces.
Step 2: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, cream together 2 sticks of softened butter, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add 1 large egg to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until well incorporated.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients with Add-Ins
In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Add 1 cup of toffee bits and the chopped pecans to the dry ingredients, mixing to coat them thoroughly in flour.
Step 4: Form the Cookie Dough
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Use a 1.5 oz cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to drop scoops of cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
Flatten each scoop of cookie dough slightly with your fingers to prevent a hump in the baked cookies.
Step 5: Bake and Cool the Cookies
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until they are golden around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious cookies!
