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Butter Pecan Cookies

Deliciously rich and nutty butter pecan cookies with a perfect crisp texture.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.