Description
These Southern Butter Pecan Cookies are buttery, chewy, and packed with toasted pecans. A classic homemade treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
Toast the Pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
Cream the Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in Pecans: Stir in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
Scoop & Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container!
Pro Tip: For extra buttery flavor, brown the butter before mixing!
Enjoy your homemade Southern Butter Pecan Cookies with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream 
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