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Soft & Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

Soft, chewy butter pecan cookies made with toasted pecans and rich brown sugar for a classic homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
  6. Fold in toasted pecans gently.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.

Notes

Do not overbake for best chewy texture.