Description
Delightful buttery cookies featuring crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion and irresistibly melt-in-your-mouth!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour until fully incorporated; ensure there are no dry patches.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped toasted pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Transfer cookies to plates and let them cool completely before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in a pinch of cinnamon or swapping pecans for walnuts or almonds. Chill the dough briefly before baking for perfectly shaped cookies.