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Best Butter Pecan Cookies

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  • Author: Robert Hayes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Soft and chewy butter pecan cookies made with rich melted butter, toasted pecans, and warm vanilla for a pleasant homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup browned butter, softened or browned
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon cooking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans


Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant, then chop once cooled.
  2. Cream the butter with both sugars until smooth, then add the eggs and vanilla.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt together, then add to the wet mixture.
  4. Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.

Notes

  1. Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
  2. Store cookies in an airtight container for 3–5 days.
  3. Freeze dough balls for freshly baked cookies anytime.