Description
Easy Butter Pecan Cookies packed with pecans, buttery goodness, perfect for quick baking and crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (175g) pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Pecans Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread your pecans evenly on a baking sheet and toast them for 8-10 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly darker. Give them a gentle stir halfway through. Once toasted, allow them to cool completely before roughly chopping them. This toasting process is what gives your **Easy Butter Pecan Cookies** their distinctive nutty flavor.
- Step 2: Brown the Butter In a light-colored saucepan, melt your butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, as the butter foams and then begins to turn golden brown and emit a nutty aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and pour into a heat-resistant bowl to stop the cooking process. Let it cool for about 10 minutes until it’s still liquid but not hot.
- Step 3: Mix the Dough In a large bowl, combine the browned butter with both sugars and beat until well incorporated and slightly lighter in color. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to your wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in your toasted, chopped pecans, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Step 4: Chill and Bake Cover your cookie dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor). When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on your prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone. Let your **butter pecan cookies** cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190 calories per serving
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 mg