Description
These buttery, nutty butter pecan cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with toasted pecans, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix 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 combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To toast pecans, bake them at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make sure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.