Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly marries buttery sweetness with the rich crunch of toasted pecans. Ideal for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, these cookies evoke nostalgia and warmth with every bite. With their golden hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they promise to become a favorite in 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then 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. Allow cooling 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 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg