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Warm Spice Pecan Cookies How to Bake

Soft, chewy pecan cookies infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfect for fall baking or holiday gatherings, these cookies are rich, aromatic, and full of toasted pecan flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the toasted chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Centers will look soft but will firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra warmth, sprinkle cookies with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.