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Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

This Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe offers a rich, buttery flavor with crunchy toasted pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt omit if using salted butter
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate one large egg and a splash of vanilla extract into the mixture.
  4. Combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans and optional white chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded portions of dough on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For frozen storage, layer cookies in a freezer-safe container separated by parchment paper, good for up to 3 months.

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