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Butter Pecan Cookies

Warm and Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies to Sweeten Your Holidays

Soft and Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies are my go-to recipe for holiday gatherings, blending warmth and nostalgia in every bite.
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
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted and slightly cooled unsalted butter with both granulated and brown sugars. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in chopped pecans and toffee bits (if using) with a spatula.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion out and roll each scoop into a ball, optionally rolling in granulated sugar.
  8. Place dough balls on the prepared baking tray, 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For firmer cookies, refrigerate them. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.

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