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Butter Pecan Cookies

Delightful cookies that combine the rich, buttery flavor of pecans with a perfect hint of sweetness. Soft and chewy with a crisp edge.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use 2 sticks of butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Light or dark brown sugar may be used
  • 2 large eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Pecans
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Toast pecans for enhanced flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped pecans until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until moistened.
  7. Gently fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits. For the softest cookies, remove from the oven when edges are golden but centers are still soft.