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Heavenly Butter Pecan Cookies

Heavenly Butter Pecan Cookies: A Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight

Heavenly Butter Pecan Cookies deliver a satisfying crunch while wrapping you in buttery comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; measure carefully
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Optional; adds warmth
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use at room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Introduces moisture and caramel notes
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetness and browning agent
  • 2 Large Eggs Binds ingredients together
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Elevates flavors
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves Toasting enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Butter-Flavoring Optional; boosts buttery flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing briefly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and optional butter flavoring.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, fine sea salt, and optional ground cinnamon, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the toasted pecan halves evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for the edges to turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For storage, keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 7 days. Freeze cookies in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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