Butter pecan cookies are a delightful treat, especially with their rich, nutty flavor and buttery texture. Here’s a simple recipe to make delicious butter pecan cookies at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) 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 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Toast the Pecans:
- Spread the chopped pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Once toasted, remove from the oven and let them cool.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix the Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the toasted chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Chill the Dough (Optional):
- For best results, you can chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and allows the flavors to meld together.
- Form the Cookies:
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooled, serve your delicious butter pecan cookies and enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
These butter pecan cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Enjoy their buttery goodness and nutty flavor with every bite!
