Description
Warm butter pecan cookies melt right into your afternoon tea or coffee moment. Crisp edges and nutty center make these classic Southern treats a simple pleasure to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange a parchment paper liner on your baking sheet for easy cookie removal.
- Cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar until the mixture looks smooth and pale.
- Add 2 large eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
- Combine 3 cups all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a separate mixing bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into your butter mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold 1 cup chopped pecans into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F until cookie edges turn light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to your cookies.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more even cookie dough that blends perfectly.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg