Description
Classic Butter Pecan Cookies with a rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecan pieces. These cookies are soft on the inside with golden, slightly crisp edges, perfect for a delightful snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract thoroughly until well combined, providing moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agent and salt are evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Add Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans gently to distribute them evenly without crushing them.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn golden brown, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their crispness.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Chopping pecans uniformly helps with even distribution and consistent texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
