Butter-Pecan Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🔖 Description: These delightful butter-pecan cookies have stood the test of time, remaining a cherished favorite for years. For a decadent twist, consider adding tiny chocolate chips to the batter! 😋
🍪 Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 3/4 cup | Brown Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla |
| 2 1/4 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1/8 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Pecans, chopped |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. -
Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. -
Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined with the butter and sugar mixture. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. -
Add Pecans:
Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. -
Drop Dough on Cookie Sheet:
Using a teaspoon, drop small portions of the cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading during baking. -
Bake:
Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should still be soft in the center when you remove them from the oven. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, these butter-pecan cookies are ready to enjoy!
These butter-pecan cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to elegant dessert trays. Their rich buttery flavor and crunchy pecan texture make them a crowd-pleaser every time. Plus, with a preparation time of just 20 minutes, including baking, you can whip up a batch whenever a craving strikes!
