Description
These Butter Pecan Cookies are crisp on the edges, chewy in the center, and loaded with buttery, toasted pecans. A cozy classic that’s perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup, softened
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup, packed
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-Purpose Flour: 2½ cups
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Pecans: 1½ cups, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet mixture.
- Assemble the Dish: Fold in toasted pecans. Drop dough onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Finishing Touches: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with milk or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Use brown butter for a richer flavor twist.
- Top with flaky sea salt for contrast.
- Freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butter pecan cookies, chewy cookies, holiday cookies, toasted pecans, classic cookie recipe