Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Butter Pecan Cookies, where buttery goodness meets crunchy pecans in every bite. These cookies feature crisp edges and chewy centers, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed as a midnight snack, their irresistible aroma and flavor will fill your kitchen with warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in toasted pecans.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg