Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are a warm, buttery delight that combines the rich flavor of toasted pecans with a chewy center and crispy edges. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet pick-me-up, these cookies bring joy in every bite. Whip them up in under 30 minutes and enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto ungreased baking sheets two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg