One of the Best Vintage Cookies EVER - Pecan Icebox Cookies #12tomatoes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide omega-3s while being more affordable.

Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.

Divide dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.

Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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