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A close-up of freshly baked Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe, featuring a soft, golden texture with crunchy pecan pieces on top. One cookie has a bite taken out, showcasing its chewy, buttery inside. A perfect treat for pecan lovers!

Easy Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

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These buttery, tender butter pecan cookies recipe feature perfectly toasted pecans and a rich, crackly texture. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of nutty crunch and sweet, buttery cookie. A classic American favorite that's equally suited for holiday cookie platters or everyday treats
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 183
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Toasted Pecans:
  • 1½ cups pecans chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Medium skillet for toasting nuts

Method
 

Toast Pecans:
  1. Heat skillet over medium heat
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter
  3. Add pecans and salt
  4. Toast 5-7 minutes until golden
  5. Cool completely
Make Dough:
  1. Cream butter and sugars (3-4 minutes)
  2. Beat in eggs and vanilla
  3. Mix in dry ingredients
  4. Fold in cooled pecans
Bake:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions
  3. Space 2 inches apart
  4. Bake 11-13 minutes
  5. Cool 5 minutes on sheet

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: -1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: -3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Store up to 5 days in airtight container
  • Freezes well for 3 months
  • Dough can be chilled 3 days

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