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Easy Old-Fashioned Butter Pecan Cookies

A stack of three soft, golden butter pecan cookies resting on a white plate.
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A simple recipe for soft, chewy butter pecan cookies with a strong buttery flavor and crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday baking.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, substitute half of the butter with browned butter. Let the browned butter cool slightly before creaming it with the sugars.
  • To toast pecans, spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often.
  • If you prefer a slightly crisp edge, bake for an extra minute.

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