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Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Butter Pecan Cookies You’ll Love

Indulge in these Butter Pecan Cookies, a cozy treat featuring soft textures and crunchy pecans. Perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Melted Butter or margarine
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or aquafaba for a vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda or baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts/almonds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Fold in pecans softly, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and optionally coat in granulated sugar.
  8. Place cookie balls on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake for 11-14 minutes.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with mix-ins to complement the buttery pecans without overpowering their flavor.

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