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Butter Pecan Cookies

Buttery Soft Butter Pecan Cookies: A Southern Delight

Indulge in melt-in-your-mouth Butter Pecan Cookies, a delightful Southern treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional; adds warmth
  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract use high-quality extract
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Butter-Flavoring optional
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips optional
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Drizzle optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best texture. Store cookies with a slice of bread to keep them soft.

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