Description
Indulge in the warm, buttery goodness of these Delicious Butter Pecan Cookies. With golden edges and a chewy center, every bite is enhanced by the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges; cookies will be soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg