Description
Indulgent butter pecan cookies blend Southern charm with sweet sophistication. Crisp edges, nutty centers, and rich brown sugar notes promise delightful moments of pure comfort for passionate bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (315 g / 11.1 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 g / 8.1 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (150 g / 5.3 ounces) chopped pecans, toasted
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350F (175C), preparing a flat baking surface with parchment paper for optimal pecan toasting.
- Disperse chopped pecans evenly across the baking sheet, ensuring a single layer for uniform roasting.
- Transfer pecans to the preheated oven and allow them to transform into a golden, aromatic state for approximately 6-7 minutes, stirring midway to prevent uneven browning.
- Remove the pecans and let them cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing their rich, nutty essence to develop and intensify.
- The toasted pecans will release a warm, caramel-like fragrance, signaling their perfectly roasted condition and readiness for cookie integration.
Notes
- Enhance the pecans’ flavor by carefully toasting them until they release a rich, nutty aroma, which deepens the overall taste of the cookies.
- Swap out butter for coconut oil to create a dairy-free version that still maintains the classic buttery richness and nutty crunch.
- Cool toasted pecans completely before mixing into the dough to prevent them from becoming soggy and maintain their delightful crisp texture.
- For a gluten-free alternative, replace all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to ensure the same tender cookie consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg