Description
Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful blend of rich, buttery goodness and crunchy toasted pecans, perfect for any occasion. With their golden-brown exterior and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies evoke the warmth of family gatherings and cozy kitchens. Easy to make and irresistible, they are sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg