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Soft & Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

Rich, buttery cookies loaded with toasted pecans and soft, chewy centers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk melted butter with sugars until smooth.
  3. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  4. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Stir in toasted pecans.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set.
  8. Cool slightly before transferring to rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, brown the butter before mixing.