Description
Indulge in the warm, buttery goodness of Butter Pecan Cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite. These delightful cookies blend the richness of butter with the nutty crunch of roasted pecans, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, these cookies will fill your kitchen with comforting aromas and create sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg