Butter Pecan Cookies
Delightful cookies combining rich butter flavor and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs At room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour Measure using the spoon and level method
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Chopped pecans Fold into the dough
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Baking
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each scoop.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the centers appear soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.