Butter Pecan Cookies
Deliciously thick and chewy Butter Pecan Cookies with a rich flavor and satisfying crunch that everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Beat in one at a time.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped Fold in evenly.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this dry mix into the creamed butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before carefully transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These cookies can also be frozen for up to three months.