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Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistible Butter Pecan Cookies You'll Love to Bake

These Butter Pecan Cookies evoke sweet memories with every bite, balancing chewy edges with a crispy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; no substitute recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Works with baking soda for lighter texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness; sea salt or kosher salt interchangeable.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature for mixing.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds rich sweetness; light or dark can be used.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Binds ingredients for chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best quality.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Toasted for richness.
For Topping
  • 1 pinch Flaked Sea Salt Optional for balancing sweetness.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed for about 4 minutes.
  4. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mix, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of toasted, chopped pecans using a spatula.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes until golden brown around edges.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Sprinkle a pinch of flaked sea salt on warm cookies if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, toast the pecans, avoid overmixing, and ensure proper cooling to enhance cookie texture.

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