Cinnamon-Toffee Pecan Cookies

Name: Cinnamon-Toffee Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup toffee bits

Prep time:35 min
Total time:50 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:24
Calories per serving:130

By Edited by MandyUpdated 03/27/2026

Cinnamon-Toffee Pecan Cookies

Prep time:35 min
Total time:50 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:24
Calories per serving:130

Bake OffBake-Off® Contest 39, 2000. Jennifer Meyer. Elmwood Park, Illinois. Bake-Of

Jennifer Meyer

Elmwood Park, Illinois

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Bake-Off® Contest 39, 2000

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If you’re a cinnamon lover, this finalist recipe from the 39th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest is about to be your new go-to. Refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough keeps things quick and simple while a generous helping of cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg transform them into something irresistibly warm and fragrant. Every bite of these Cinnamon-Toffee Pecan Cookies is packed with crunchy pecans and buttery toffee bits for the perfect mix of soft, chewy, and crispy-crunchy. These nutty drop cookies are cozy enough for holiday trays but easy enough to bake any time you’re craving a sweet, spice-filled treat with coffee, cocoa, or a cold glass of milk.

Recipe Ingredients

Ready-to-bake cookie dough plus a few tasty mix-ins make for the coziest cookies! Here’s what you’ll need.

Refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough: Our fast, foolproof shortcut for the softest, tastiest cookies with virtually no prep work.

Ground Cinnamon: This is the star of the recipe! A generous amount of cinnamon adds lots of cozy, warm, nostalgic flavor to these cookies. If you prefer a less cinnamon-forward version, you can reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon.

Toffee Bits: These melt into irresistible pockets of sweetness and add rich, buttery flavor.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Ground nutmeg plays up the cinnamon flavor by adding extra subtle, spicy warmth. Vanilla rounds out the spice and adds extra homemade flavor while chopped pecans bring satisfying crunch. If you’re not a fan of nuts, you can leave them out—the cookies will be just as tasty.

How to Make Cinnamon-Toffee Pecan Cookies

These cookies come together in a snap and are sure to be gobbled up just as fast. Here’s a quick look at the recipe steps. Keep reading for all the recipe details!

1. Make the Cookie Dough Base

Break up the sugar cookie dough in a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, knead in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until evenly blended.

2. Add the Mix-Ins

Gently knead in the pecans and toffee bits so every cookie gets plenty of texture and flavor.

3. Portion the Cookies

Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets, spaced about 3 inches apart.

4. Bake and Enjoy

Bake for 11 to 14 minutes in a 350°F oven, until the edges of the cookies are golden and the centers are set. Let cool for 3 minutes on the pan—they’ll be soft! Then, transfer to cooling racks to finish setting.

How to Store (and Reheat) Cinnamon-Toffee Pecan Cookies

Here’s how to save leftover cookies so they’re just as delicious the next time around.

Countertop Storage

Store extra Cinnamon-Toffee Pecan Cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator Storage

If you’d prefer, you can store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.

Freezer Storage

If you’re making the cookies ahead of time, you can keep them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Reheating

Who doesn’t like a warm cookie? If desired, you can pop a cookie in the microwave for about 10 seconds to give it a little shot of fresh-baked warmth. However, these cookies taste equally good at room temperature!