Best 7 Brown Sugar Pecan Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, the brown sugar pecan refrigerator cookies stand out as an all-time favorite. These cookies, with their irresistible combination of chewy texture, sweet brown sugar flavor, and crunchy pecan bits, have captivated taste buds for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice just starting your culinary journey, the prospect of making these delectable cookies can be both exciting and daunting. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating the perfect batch of brown sugar pecan refrigerator cookies, ensuring that you can recreate these timeless classics in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROWN SUGAR PECAN REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



Brown Sugar Pecan Refrigerator Cookies image

These soft cookies were a favorite of my mom's when we were growing up. If she could keep everyone out of the dough the cookies disappeared quickly.

Provided by donna

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until completely incorporated. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl, then stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the pecans mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Roll the dough into a log, and wrap in wax paper. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the dough and arrange the cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 49.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BROWN SUGAR REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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These cookies double as great make-ahead treats. Freeze the cookie dough for up to two months, slice and bake whenever you're ready!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3 cups Gold Medal™ flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts. Stir in nuts.
  • On plastic wrap, shape dough into 10x3-inch rectangle. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cut rectangle into 1/8-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Cookie, TransFat 0 g

BROWN SUGAR REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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These can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the fridge or several months in the freezer. (The prep and cooking time does not include the chilling of the dough).

Provided by byZula

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 4-5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup soft butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup golden brown sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Beat together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and orange rind.
  • Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; sift into first mixture and mix well.
  • Chill dough for atleast 2 hours or overnight, then shape into roll about 2-1/2" in diameter.
  • Wrap in waxed paper or foil.
  • Store in refrigerator or freezer.
  • To bake, unwrap and cut in 1/8" slices; lay on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.1, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 432.4, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 35.3, Protein 7.5

FROSTED BROWN SUGAR PECAN COOKIES



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Make and share this Frosted Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firm packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely choppd pecans
pecan halves
1 cup firm packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/2-1 2/3 cups sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat butter at medium speed until creay,gradually add sugars,mixing well.
  • Add egg and vanilla,beat well.
  • Combine flour,soda and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture,mixing after each addition.
  • Stir in Chopped pecans.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls,place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for 10-12 mintes.
  • Let cool on wire racks and spread frosting over top.
  • FROSTING-----.
  • Combine brown sugar and half and half in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medim heat,stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil,boil 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and beat at medium speed until smooth.
  • Gradually add nough remaning powdered sugar to make desired spreding consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1118, Fat 51.3, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 155, Sodium 571.1, Carbohydrate 161, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 119.5, Protein 8.6

BROWN SUGAR ICEBOX COOKIES



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My daughters and I have been "fair-ly" successful competitors at county fairs and bake-offs for more than 20 years. This is one of the those winning recipes.-Eilene Bogar, Minier, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans or sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to cream mixture. Fold in pecans or coconut (dough will be sticky). Shape into two rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BROWN SUGAR PECAN REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



Brown Sugar Pecan Refrigerator Cookies image

These soft cookies were a favorite of my mom's when we were growing up. If she could keep everyone out of the dough the cookies disappeared quickly.

Provided by donna

Categories     Pecan Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until completely incorporated. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl, then stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the pecans mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Roll the dough into a log, and wrap in wax paper. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the dough and arrange the cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 49.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ORIGINAL BROWN BUTTER REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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These tasty, crispy cookies, from Ione Diekfuss of Muskego, Wisconsin, won Country Woman's first-ever recipe contest, back in December 1970. "I especially like them because they're quick and easy to prepare," she said. Our Test Kitchen made a batch recently and our staff agreed they're as tasty today as they were then, and are great for dunking in milk or coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield About 10-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 7-9 minutes (do not burn). Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar until blended., Transfer to a large bowl, cool slightly. Whisk in 1 egg at a time. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans., Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° just until set, 5-7 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • To make the cookies more uniform in size, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • To prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, chill the baking sheets before baking.
  • Keep an eye on the cookies while they're baking and remove them from the oven as soon as the edges start to brown.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar pecan refrigerator cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and simple ingredients, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or just as a snack, these cookies are sure to please. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give brown sugar pecan refrigerator cookies a try!

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