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Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Butter Pecan Cookies for Your Family

Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich buttery flavor, perfect for creating family memories.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3/4 cup Butter Melted and warm but not hot
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar For moisture and caramel flavor
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Always use pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch For texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 cup Toffee Bits Optional, for sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Cookies
  1. Cream together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon, then combine with wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans and optional toffee bits until evenly distributed.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes.
  6. Scoop the dough and form balls, placing them on a baking sheet spaced apart.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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