Nut Lover’s Iced Sugar Cookies

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 15
Nut Lover's Iced Sugar Cookies: Soft and delicious sugar cookies with crunchy pecan pieces and a sweet icing on top
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

14 min

Ready In

34 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 cup butter , softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons corn syrup
3 teaspoons milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
214
Sugar
16g
Fat
12g
If you're a fan of soft and chewy cookies with a nutty flavor, these Nut Lover's Iced Sugar Cookies are a must-try. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, pecans and spices, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for dessert or a snack. The icing on top adds a touch of sweetness, making them even more delicious. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them with a cup of milk, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger.
3.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
4.Beat in the egg, vanilla extract and almond extract until well combined.
5.Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6.Fold in the pecan pieces.
7.Scoop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
8.Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9.In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, corn syrup and milk until smooth.
10.Drizzle the icing over the cookies and let it set before serving.

PROS

These Iced Sugar Cookies are chewy and soft with crunchy pieces of pecans that give them a delicious texture and nutty taste.
The sweet icing on top adds to the flavor, making them perfect for dessert or a snack.

This recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require any fancy ingredients.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and sugar, which makes them a treat that should be enjoyed in moderation.
The recipe also calls for corn syrup, which is a refined and processed sweetener that can have negative health effects if consumed in large amounts.

The cookies can also be a bit crumbly, so it’s important to let them cool and set before transferring them to a wire rack.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies aren’t particularly healthy, they do contain pecans, which are a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. They also provide important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus.
The cinnamon in the recipe has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while ginger may help with digestion and reduce inflammation in the body.

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