Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are the ultimate treat, combining rich buttery flavors with crunchy toasted pecans in each delicious bite. These cookies are perfect for sharing during cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, and they promise a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to indulge. With a chewy center and golden crisp edges, these cookies are irresistibly scrumptious and sure to leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped toasted pecans.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly on the sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg