Butter Pecan Cookies
Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich, buttery flavor with the nutty crunch of toasted pecans. These cookies are a crowd favorite, perfect for holiday gatherings or as an everyday indulgence. With a soft, chewy center and slightly crisp edges, they deliver the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Equipment
- - Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- - Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- - 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- - 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- - 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar, packed
- - 2 large eggs
- - 2 tsp vanilla extract
- - 2 1/4 cups 280g all-purpose flour
- - 1 tsp baking soda
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 1 1/2 cups 150g chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- **Prepare the Pecans:** Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes or until fragrant. Let them cool completely.
- **Mix the Wet Ingredients:** In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- **Add the Pecans:** Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
- **Shape the Cookies:** Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.