Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich, buttery flavor with crunchy pecans for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg