Butter Pecan Cookies are a delightful addition to any tea time spread. With their buttery richness and crunchy pecans, they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you reaching for more. So, brew yourself a cup of tea, grab a cookie (or two), and indulge in a moment of blissful relaxation.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-27 minutes
Servings: Makes about 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
Method- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingertips.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delicious Butter Pecan Cookies with your favorite tea or coffee!