Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of toasted pecans with a buttery sweetness, creating a cookie that’s both crispy and chewy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg