Pecan Cookies
Buttery, nutty pecan cookies with crisp edges and chewy centers. Perfect with a glass of milk.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 140
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the 0.5 cup softened butter and 0.75 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Beat in the 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk the 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Fold in the 1 cup chopped pecans. The dough will be thick.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- 7
Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer or whisk
- wire rack
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