Description
Butter pecan cookies are rich, buttery, and loaded with toasted pecans for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (toasted for added flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional for added warmth)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans, cinnamon, and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze dough balls for later baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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