Description
Golden brown with crisp edges and chewy centers, these butter pecan cookies are rich, nutty, and irresistibly buttery. A timeless treat perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Stir in toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand for maximum flavor.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- For chewier cookies, reduce baking time by 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt on top before baking for a flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg