Butter Pecan Cookies
Soft and chewy Butter Pecan Cookies with a rich buttery base and crunchy toasted pecans, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the chopped pecans on a baking sheet and roast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in the toasted pecans gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, centers slightly soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg