Get ready to bake up some joy with these Butter Pecan Cookies! They’re crispy on the edges and soft in the middle!
Butter Pecan Cookies
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup pecans, chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 24 servings