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Butter Pecan Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Pecan Cookies for Blissful Bites

These Butter Pecan Cookies offer a soft, buttery texture enriched by the delightful crunch of roasted pecans.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure by weight for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Use room temperature butter for best results
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes sweetness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 2 large Eggs (room temperature) Add one at a time for proper incorporation
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Avoid imitation for best results
For the Pecans
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves (toasted & coarsely chopped) Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Butter-Flavoring Optional

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the toasted pecans using a spatula.
  7. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are light golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Optionally chill the dough for thicker cookies.

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