Butter Pecan Cookies: The Best Treat for Homemade Joy
Delight in the rich, nutty flavor of butter pecan cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg