Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Butter Pecan Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies combine the rich, buttery flavor with crunchy toasted pecans, resulting in a soft and chewy texture that’s utterly irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, enjoying an afternoon snack, or looking for a fun baking project with kids, this simple recipe is sure to please everyone. With just a few straightforward steps, you can create these delicious cookies that will become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg