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A stack of golden brown Butter Pecan Cookies with visible pecan pieces.

Butter Pecan Cookies

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Indulge in this Butter Pecan Cookies recipe! Rich with double butter pecan flavor and crunchy toffee bits for a truly irresistible chew.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans roughly chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by creaming the butter and sugars. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
    Butter Pecan Cookies
  • Incorporate the eggs and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth.
  • Combine dry ingredients. Gradually mix in the flour, cinnamon powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  • Add the pecans and toffee bits. Fold in the toasted pecans and toffee bits, if using, until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
    Butter Pecan Cookies
  • Chill the dough. Refrigerate the dough for 30-45 minutes to firm up, which will make scooping and shaping the cookies easier.
  • Shape the cookies. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form small balls of dough. If the dough crumbles, press it gently with your hands to bring it together.
    Butter Pecan Cookies
  • Prepare for baking. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie tray with parchment paper. Place the dough balls on the tray, leaving space between them for spreading.
  • Bake to perfection. Bake the cookies for 11-14 minutes or until they are golden brown around the edges. They will puff up in the center and settle as they cool.
    Freshly baked Butter Pecan Cookies on a baking sheet and a plate, with whole pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 56mgFiber: 1g
Keyword butter pecan cookies, dessert, homemade cookies, pecans
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