Best Butter Pecan Cookies
Soft and chewy butter pecan cookies made with rich melted butter, toasted pecans, and warm vanilla for a pleasant homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant, then chop once cooled.
- Cream the butter with both sugars until smooth, then add the eggs and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt together, then add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.
Notes
- Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for 3–5 days.
- Freeze dough balls for freshly baked cookies anytime.