Description
These butter pecan cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with buttery richness and nutty crunch. Perfect for any occasion, they’re quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted in butter
Instructions
- Toast the Pecans: In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and toast them for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Toasted Pecans: Fold in the cooled pecans using a spatula.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly soft. (They’ll firm up as they cool.)
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip toasting the pecans—it’s the secret to that deep buttery flavor.’, ‘If your dough feels too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before scooping.’, ‘Keep an eye on the cookies while baking; overbaking will make them dry instead of chewy.’, ‘Measure your flour accurately by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off.’, ‘For extra flavor, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
Keywords: butter pecan cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday cookies, nutty cookies, chewy cookies