Description
Butter pecan cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of butter with the nutty crunch of pecans, offering a unique twist to the classic cookie experience.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 g), softened
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200 g), packed
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (312 g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Chopped pecans: 1 cup (120 g), toasted if desired
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by measuring out the unsalted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract. Prepare the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Chop the pecans if necessary.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Cream the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to improve texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Shape the chilled dough into rounded balls and place them on the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately to avoid dry or overly spread cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing excessive spreading.
- Use a cool baking sheet to maintain cookie shape.
- Check for doneness; cookies should be golden around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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