Irresistible Butter Pecan Cookies: A Delectably Easy Treat
These Irresistible Butter Pecan Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, combining the rich flavor of butter and toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the dough.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for a twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg