Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies with Nutty, Buttery Flavor
Soft & Easy Butter Pecan Cookies are tender, buttery cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and crunchy toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 20 minutes 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
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
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually fold into wet mixture.
- Fold in toasted pecans. Chill dough 15–20 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, 2 inches apart; bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Toast pecans for flavor; chill dough to control spread; add chocolate chips or cinnamon if desired.