Name: Grandma's Butter Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 250g butter (alpine or almond butter); 200g sugar; 4 eggs; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp fresh orange juice; 250g all-purpose flour; 1 pinch of salt; 120g pecan nuts; 1 tbsp grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp ground ginger

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Grandma’s Butter Pecan Cookies

A classic butter pecan cookie recipe, reminiscent of traditional Tuscan baking, with a crisp exterior and a sweet, nutty interior.

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Approx. 30 cookies

Ingredients

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250g butter (alpine or almond butter)
200g sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
250g all-purpose flour
1 pinch of salt
120g pecan nuts
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
1 tbsp ground ginger

Instructions

Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract until you get a foamy mixture.
Add the orange juice and mix well.
In a separate bowl, sift the flour and salt.
Add the flour to the egg and sugar mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Add the pecan nuts and grated lemon zest and mix well.
Form the Dough: Roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into two logs about 30 cm long.
Bake the Cookies: Bake the logs in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool and Slice: Let the logs cool slightly on a wire rack, then slice them in half diagonally to form cookie shapes.
Cool Completely: The cookies are crispier if allowed to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use almond butter for a nuttier flavor.
Add a tablespoon of honey or rice milk to the egg and sugar mixture for extra richness.
Use fresh pecan nuts for a more intense flavor.
Let the cookies cool completely before slicing for better texture.

Author: AI Recipe Generator
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Diet: Vegetarian