Description
These butter pecan cookies are golden, nutty, and rich with buttery flavor. Toasted pecans and soft centers make them an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for toasting)
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toast chopped pecans for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (2–3 mins).
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in cooled pecans. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls, place 2 inches apart, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 mins on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use browned butter instead of regular.
- Chill dough to prevent spreading.
- Add-ins like white chocolate chips are optional for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: butter pecan cookies, toasted pecans, soft cookies, holiday cookies, chewy butter cookies