These Butter Pecan Cookies are rich, buttery, and packed with toasted pecans for the perfect chewy-crisp treat that melts in your mouth.
Author:Ava
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
Brown Sugar: 1 cup (packed)
Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
Egg: 1 large
Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons
Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Pecans: 1 1/2 cups (toasted and chopped)
Instructions
Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in toasted chopped pecans.
Assemble the Dish: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form dough balls and place them on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Cook to Perfection: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Centers should still look slightly soft.
Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if desired. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm for maximum melt-in-your-mouth magic, or let cool and store for chewy perfection the next day.
Notes
Toast pecans beforehand for best flavor.
Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for extra flavor contrast.