Description
You’re going to love this one—imagine the burst of buttery goodness, the crunch of toasted pecans, and that hint of vanilla that makes these cookies absolutely irresistible; trust me, you need to try this ASAP!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups chopped pecans (toasted, if desired)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Toast pecans lightly in a dry skillet if desired, then fold into the dough.
- Scoop 1½ tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the tray in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is key—don’t skip it! And always toast those pecans for a deep, nutty flavor that takes your cookies over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg