Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each one.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Method
Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla.
Combine the dry ingredients separately.
Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
Fold in the toasted pecans.
Shape the dough into cookies.
Bake until lightly golden.
Cool before serving.
Benefits
Good source of healthy fats from pecans.
Provides energy from carbohydrates.
Contains small amounts of protein.
Rich in vitamin E and antioxidants from nuts.
Perfect as a homemade dessert or snack.
Nutrition (Per Cookie, Approx.)
Calories: 190
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 80mg
History
Butter pecan cookies are inspired by the classic Southern butter pecan flavor, which combines rich butter with toasted pecans. Pecans are native to North America and have long been used in traditional American baking, creating cookies with a tender texture and a delicious nutty flavor.
Conclusion
These Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with crunchy toasted pecans. They are easy to prepare, perfect for sharing with family and friends, and pair wonderfully with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.