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Butter Pecan Cookies

These rich and buttery cookies are loaded with toasted pecans, offering a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors. They are soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, making them an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 set measuring cups
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted To toast the pecans, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

To toast the pecans, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
For added flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies just before baking.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.