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Butter Pecan Cookies

Delicious Butter Pecan Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Butter Pecan Cookies are quick to prepare, featuring crispy edges and soft buttery centers that melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown sugar for richer taste
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans toasted
Optional Stir-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips for a chocolatey twist
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or Cherries for a fruity zing
  • 1 cup Oats for a heartier texture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Toast the pecans in a skillet with butter and salt for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Cream the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla into the creamed mixture.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the toasted pecans evenly into the cookie dough.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week.

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