Butter Pecan Cookies
These Butter Pecan Cookies are irresistibly soft, chewy, and bursting with toasted pecans, with a rich, nutty kick from the browned butter. A delightful treat that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir often for 5–7 minutes until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and cool slightly in a heatproof bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans with a spatula until evenly mixed into the dough.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help flavors meld and prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.