Description
Easy butter pecan cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with pecans.
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 chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them.
- Adjust baking time for desired softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy butter pecan cookies