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Stack of golden brown butter pecan cookies

Classic Butter Pecan Cookies


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy Butter Pecan Cookies packed with toasted pecans and buttery flavor.


Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Toast pecans until fragrant and let cool.

3. Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla.

4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.

5. Fold in toasted pecans and chill dough for 30 minutes.

6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes until golden.

Notes

Store at room temperature for 5 days or freeze dough for 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg