Butter Pecan Cookies
Delightful cookies with a soft, chewy texture, rich buttery flavor, and the delicious taste of pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans To enhance flavor, consider toasting the pecans.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed in the dough.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a pecan half into the top of each ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Cookies can be served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze cookies with layers of parchment paper in between.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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