Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, blending the rich, buttery flavor with the delightful crunch of toasted pecans. These cookies are soft and chewy, with a slightly crisp edge that makes them irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, enjoy them fresh from the oven or share them with friends and family for a truly delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually add to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed.
- Gently fold in toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg