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If you're craving a cookie that combines crispy, buttery edges with a soft, chewy center packed with rich pecan flavor, these Butter Pecan Cookies are exactly what you need!

Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

If you're craving a cookie that combines crispy, buttery edges with a soft, chewy center packed with rich pecan flavor, these Butter Pecan Cookies are exactly what you need!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • - ½ cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • - ½ teaspoon salt
  • - 1 cup pecans chopped
  • - ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
  8. Cool briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

- Store in airtight container up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Toast pecans lightly for extra flavor.
- Don't overbake—cookies will firm as they cool.