Pecan Creme de Menthe Cookies
Delicious Pecan Creme de Menthe Cookies with a minty flavor and a slightly crunchy texture from the toasted pecans. Perfect for tea time or the holidays.(Makes 16 cookies)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 stick salted butter (½ cup/115g)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (45g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecans (toasted and chopped) (60g)
- ½ cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips ** (75g)
Instructions
- Combine flour and baking soda in a medium sized bowl. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add flour and beat till dough comes together***.
- Mix in pecans and crème de menthe baking chips.
- Form into walnut-sized balls and flatten to form disks. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Notes
** Crème de menthe baking chips may be substituted with regular chocolate chips and a ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract.
***Do not worry if dough seems to be loose and separate. Continue beating for about 2 to 3 minutes and it will come together to form a soft dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal
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