🍪 CLASSIC BUTTER PECAN COOKIES
Rich, buttery, and loaded with toasted pecans — these cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, and absolutely irresistible.
🛒 Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped & lightly toasted
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in toasted pecans.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1½ tbsp each) and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Toast pecans for deeper flavor (5 minutes in a dry pan).
- For extra softness, slightly underbake.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky salt on top after baking.
If you want chewy, crispy, or bakery-style jumbo butter pecan cookies, tell me and I’ll adjust the recipe for you 🍪✨
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