Chewy Noels

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in the white chocolate chips and pecans.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Noels are a type of cookie that is traditionally associated with Christmas celebrations.
• Noels are often decorated with festive colored sprinkles and icing.
• Noels are a popular holiday treat in many parts of the world.