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Soft & Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

Classic soft and chewy cookies made with buttery dough and toasted pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla.
  5. Mix in dry ingredients just until combined.
  6. Fold in toasted pecans.
  7. Bake until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.

Notes

Do not overbake for best chewy texture.