• prep: 2 hr
• cook: 12 min
• total: 2 hr 12 min

servings:

These pecan sugar cookies combine brown sugar, toasted pecans, and a hint of cinnamon to create a flavorful upgrade to traditional cut-out sugar cookies. The rich and flavorful brown butter icing requires zero decorating skills—just slather on and enjoy! Be sure to chill the rolled-out dough before cutting into shapes and baking.

• 1 and 1/4 cups (150g) pecan halves
• 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks or 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
• 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 3 Tablespoons (45ml) milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• optional: pinch of salt

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