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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

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These Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth, combining a rich buttery taste with nutty toasted pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter
For the Nutty Addition
  • 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the chopped pecans in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  3. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and creamy.
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in the toasted pecans into the cookie dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly soft.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Always toast the pecans before adding.

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