Description
Buttery, crumbly easy butter pecan cookies deliver classic Southern comfort with each delightful bite. Crisp edges and rich nutty flavor invite sweet moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) chopped pecans, toasted
Sugar Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar, packed
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Transform raw pecans into a fragrant, golden-brown delicacy by roasting them in a preheated oven until their nutty aroma intensifies.
- Create a luxurious butter base by whipping softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, incorporating eggs one at a time to ensure a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate vessel, ensuring a uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently incorporate the toasted pecans into the cookie batter, folding them delicately to maintain their structural integrity.
- Enhance the cookie’s texture by allowing the dough to rest and chill in the refrigerator, permitting the flavors to meld and the butter to solidify.
- Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, then methodically shape the chilled dough into uniform spheres, positioning them with precise spacing to allow for gentle spreading during baking.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheets into a hot oven, watching carefully as the edges transform to a delicate golden hue while the centers remain slightly tender and inviting.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to cool momentarily on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack, letting them reach room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
- Preserve the cookies in an airtight container, ensuring they maintain their delectable crunch and nutty essence for several days of enjoyment.
Notes
- Toasting pecans enhances their rich, nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the cookies, making them more aromatic and complex.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and creates thicker, more structured cookies with a perfect soft and chewy texture.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same delicious results for those with dietary restrictions.
- Customize the recipe by adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking or experimenting with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom to create unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg