Golden Pecan Butter Cookies: Buttery Bliss in Every Bite!

Pecan Butter Cookies Recipe

Overview:

Sweet, buttery, and nutty, these pecan butter cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Whether paired with a hot cup of Jasmine tea or a glass of cold milk, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a total time of 22 minutes, you can have a batch of these delectable cookies ready to enjoy in no time!

• Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
• Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
• Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
• Review Count: 3

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 226.2
• Fat Content: 15.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7g
• Cholesterol Content: 50.6mg
• Sodium Content: 112.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 20.4g
• Fiber Content: 1g
• Sugar Content: 9.2g
• Protein Content: 2.8g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

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2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until smooth and creamy.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

6. Stir in Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Drop Cookie Dough: Using a heaping tablespoonful, drop the cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading.

8. Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 11-14 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

9. Cool: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

10. Serve: Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delightful pecan butter cookies with your favorite beverage.

Recipe Yield:

This recipe yields approximately 18-24 cookies, depending on the size of each cookie.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the cookie dough.
• If you prefer softer cookies, reduce the baking time slightly.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
• These cookies also make a wonderful homemade gift for friends and family during the holiday season.

With their irresistible combination of sweet, buttery goodness and crunchy pecans, these pecan butter cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy baking and indulging in this simple yet delicious treat!