Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Moments

These Butter Pecan Cookies deliver a rich buttery flavor and satisfying crunch, making them the perfect cozy treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chill Time 30

Total Time 57

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookies

1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan option
2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute half with whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
1 cup Chopped Pecans Can replace with walnuts or seeds for nut-free
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Hand mixer
Whisk
Cookie scoop
Parchment paper
Baking sheets

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until creamy.
Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) in a separate bowl and gradually add to the wet mixture.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden and centers remain soft.
Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for cozy moments and can be customized with various mix-ins or spices.

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