Go Back
+ servings
Butter Pecan Cookies

Irresistible Butter Pecan Cookies for Cozy Family Nights

These Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with rich pecan flavor, making them perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter melted and warm
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans optional substitution: walnuts or almonds
  • 0.5 cup Optional Toffee Bits

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the eggs and vanilla, then beat until smooth and glossy.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, cinnamon powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in the chopped pecans and optional toffee bits.
  5. Chill the dough covered in plastic wrap for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Form cookie balls about 1.5 inches in diameter, optionally rolling in granulated sugar.
  8. Bake for 11-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the melted butter is warm, not hot, and don't skip the chilling step for best results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!