Description
Buttery, nutty, and delightfully chewy, these Butter Pecan Cookies are packed with toasted pecans and rich brown sugar flavor—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Pecans, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and both sugars until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined.
- Assemble the Dish: Fold in toasted pecans. Chill dough for 30 minutes if desired.
- Cook to Perfection: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes until golden at edges.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm or store for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Notes
- Chill dough to prevent spreading and deepen flavor.
- Toast pecans for enhanced nuttiness.
- Underbake slightly for a chewy center.
- Sprinkle with sea salt for a gourmet touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butter pecan cookies, chewy cookies, nutty cookies, holiday baking, southern dessert