Description
Indulge in the warm, buttery delight of butter pecan cookies, where the sweet and nutty flavors create a melt-in-your-mouth experience. These cookies combine rich pecans with a soft texture, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether shared at family gatherings or enjoyed solo, these easy-to-make cookies will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixed with baking soda and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg