Description
Delicious butter pecan cookies with a crispy edge and a soft center, loaded with toasted pecans and a hint of sea salt. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
For Toasted Pecans:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (195g) chopped pecans
For Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed dark or light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar, for rolling
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- To Toast Pecans: Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Toast chopped pecans on a lined baking sheet for 15 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: Beat butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients. Add toasted pecans, chill dough for at least 3 hours.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll dough into balls, coat with sugar if desired. Bake for 11-12 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for the best texture.
- Adjust baking time for desired cookie texture.
- Experiment with different nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Cookies, Pecan Cookies Recipe, Homemade Cookies, Sea Salt Cookies
