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Butter Pecan Cookies

Delightfully soft and chewy Butter Pecan Cookies that remind you of lazy Sunday mornings, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Tempered butter for better cookies
  • 1 cup brown sugar You can use either dark or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adds extra sweetness
  • 1 large egg Free range if you prefer
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use high-quality extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour The amount may seem large, but it's necessary
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda This makes the cookies puffy
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Use sea salt for a gourmet touch
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped If needed, toast raw pecans in the oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped toasted pecans.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for even sizing and serving them warm is highly recommended. You can freeze the dough for later enjoyment.