Easy Butter Pecan Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Butter Pecan Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion! These cookies are rich and buttery, featuring toasted pecans that add a satisfying crunch. With a simple preparation process using everyday pantry staples, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack, these chewy cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg