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Easy Butter Pecan Cookies
Caroline

Easy Butter Pecan Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies filled with toasted pecans and rich caramel flavor from brown sugar — these butter pecan cookies are a classic favorite that melt in your mouth. Perfect for holidays or everyday treats!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in toasted chopped pecans until evenly distributed in the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room-temperature butter and eggs for the perfect texture. For extra crunch, press a few pecan pieces on top of each dough ball before baking. This recipe doubles easily for parties or gift boxes.