Ultimate Butter Pecan Cookies
Delightful cookies combining rich buttery flavors and crunchy pecans, perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Lends richness and flavor to the cookies.
- 1 cup brown sugar Gives a chewy texture and depth of flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Balances the sweetness of brown sugar.
- 2 large eggs Essential for binding the ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the cookies' flavor.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Provides the foundation for the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances all the other flavors.
- 1 cup chopped pecans Star ingredient—toast before adding for enhanced flavor.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional add-in for chocolate lovers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into your creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips, if desired.
- Using rounded tablespoons, scoop the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still feel soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter, toast your pecans and consider letting the dough chill for thicker cookies. Don’t overbake for chewy centers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g
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