Enjoy in the warm aroma of freshly baked goodness with our Homemade Butter Pecan Cookies recipe! These golden delights strike the perfect balance between rich buttery goodness and the irresistible crunch of pecans. As you embark on this baking adventure, discover variations to tailor the cookies to your taste, along with handy tips and techniques for guaranteed success. So, gather your ingredients and let's turn your kitchen into a sweet haven!
Variations, Tips, and Techniques:
Explore variations like adding a hint of cinnamon for warmth or drizzling with chocolate for extra decadence. For chewier cookies, slightly underbake, and for a crisper texture, extend the baking time.
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Recipe:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a big bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar, and regular sugar until it's all light and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, then mix in some vanilla extract.
In another bowl, gently mix flour, baking soda, and salt together using a whisk.
Slowly pour this into the wet mix, stirring until everything is just blended together.
Fold in chopped pecans.
Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets. Pop them in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges get that nice golden brown color. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
NOTES:
Take note of these essential tips for savoring the perfect Homemade Butter Pecan Cookies:
Storage: Store any leftovers in a cookie jar at room temperature for a delightful treat for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
- Sodium: 97mg
- Potassium: 47mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 11g
- Vitamin A: 208IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 15mg
- Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
