Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Butter Pecan Cookies, a simple yet satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the rich flavor of toasted pecans. Whether you’re enjoying them as an after-school snack or serving them at holiday gatherings, they’re sure to bring smiles all around. With only a few pantry staples and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in just 30 minutes. The irresistible buttery aroma will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg