Easy Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

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!

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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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Servings: cookies

Calories: 183kcal

Cost: $13

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

Toast Pecans:

Heat skillet over medium heat
Melt 2 tablespoons butter
Add pecans and salt
Toast 5-7 minutes until golden
Cool completely

Make Dough:

Cream butter and sugars (3-4 minutes)
Beat in eggs and vanilla
Mix in dry ingredients
Fold in cooled pecans

Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Scoop 2-tablespoon portions
Space 2 inches apart
Bake 11-13 minutes
Cool 5 minutes on sheet

Notes

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

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