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Butter Pecan Cookies

These buttery, chewy cookies are packed with toasted pecans and rich brown sugar flavor. With crisp edges and soft centers, they deliver a warm, nutty depth that feels both comforting and bakery-worthy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp butter extract
  • 2 cups pecans chopped

Method
 

  1. Toast pecans in a skillet until fragrant and set aside.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in extracts.
  5. Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in most of the pecans.
  7. Chill dough for 2–3 hours.
  8. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and top with remaining pecans.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes until lightly browned.
  10. Cool before transferring to rack.

Notes

Toasting the pecans is key—it deepens the flavor and makes these cookies stand out. Chill the dough for thicker, chewier cookies.