Butter Pecan Cookies
Indulge in these delightful Butter Pecan Cookies featuring a rich butter flavor and a crunchy pecan texture, perfect for sharing and enjoying fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted Toasting enhances their flavor.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Add for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven and roast the raw pecans until they become golden brown and fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and airy. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold the toasted pecans into the cookie batter.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and butter to solidify.
Baking
- Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper and shape the chilled dough into uniform spheres.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden and the centers remain slightly tender.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed bag or container.