Description
Indulge in the warm, nutty delight of Butter Pecan Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies feature a rich blend of softened butter and brown sugar, complemented by crunchy toasted pecans. With a soft center and lightly crisp edges, they are incredibly satisfying either fresh from the oven or as an ice cream sandwich. Easy to whip up, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and is perfect for bakers of all experience levels. Enjoy them on their own or elevate your dessert experience by pairing them with vanilla ice cream or drizzling with caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup toasted pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast pecans on a baking sheet for about 8–10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 17g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg