for you Butter Pecan Cookies

Here’s a  Butter Pecan Cookies recipe for you—rich, buttery, and loaded with crunchy pecans. Perfect for a cozy bake!

Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped (toasted for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Pecans:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for about 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they’re fragrant and lightly browned. Remove and let cool.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.

3. Add Egg and Vanilla:
   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix Dry into Wet:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix!

6. Add Pecans:
   Fold the toasted pecans into the dough evenly.

7. Shape Cookies:
   Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Space them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.

8. Bake:
   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

9. Cool:
   Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For a deeper flavor, try browning the butter before mixing.

• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

• You can swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.