Butter Pecan Cookies recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Fold in the chopped pecans.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look soft—that’s perfect.
8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional: Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt for a gourmet touch.

Let me know if you’d like a variation—like adding maple extract or drizzling with white chocolate!