Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery sweetness and crunchy toasted pecans, making them a favorite for any occasion. Their golden-brown appearance and melt-in-your-mouth texture create a nostalgic experience with every bite. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, these cookies are easy to make and customizable, whether you’re adding chocolate chips or experimenting with different nuts. With their irresistible flavor and perfect texture, they are sure to become a beloved addition to your cookie repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the sifted flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg