Description
Indulge in rich Butter Pecan Cookies bursting with pecans, buttery goodness, and sweetness. Perfect for a quick and comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Toast the pecans in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool before chopping them for the cookies.
- Step 2: Cream together the softened butter and sugars. In a large bowl, mix the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, followed by the pure vanilla extract. The mixture should be smooth and well combined.
- Step 4: Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional ground cinnamon. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Step 5: Fold in the toasted, chopped pecans. Gently mix the pecans into the cookie dough until evenly dispersed. The aroma of the pecans will enhance the dough’s flavor.
- Step 6: Chill the dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
- Step 7: Form and roll the cookie dough. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into balls. You can opt to roll each ball in granulated sugar for an extra crunch.
- Step 8: Bake the cookies. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and shape the cookies with a cookie cutter for a neater appearance.
- Step 9: Cool and enjoy. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack for complete cooling. Serve these delightful Butter Pecan Cookies as a treat for any occasion.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg