Butter Pecan Cookies
I love Butter Pecan Cookies! I love the way they melt in your mouth. I love the taste of pecans, and of course, the taste of butter. These cookies lasted about an hour here.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 7 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- pecan halves for the top of each cookie
Instructions
- Step 1: Make sure to preheat your oven to 350º and cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Next, beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Step 3: Add the eggs, and vanilla extract and beat again for another 2 minutes. Immediately add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until well blended.
- Step 4: When finished, place the balls, using a medium cookie spoon, on the prepared baking sheets and add half a pecan on top of each cookie. Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Finally, cool the cookies on a wire rack.
Notes
TIPS
Toasting Pecans: Toasting the pecans before adding them to the cookie dough enhances their flavor. Simply spread them on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes or until fragrant. Let them cool before using.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter, eggs, and other dairy ingredients are at room temperature. This helps achieve a smoother cookie dough and even baking.
Chilling the Dough: Chilling the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator allows the flavors to meld and helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
Baking Time: Bake the cookies until they are just set and the edges turn a light golden brown. They will continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
Even Scooping: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to ensure even cookie sizes, which results in uniform baking.