Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

These chewy butter pecan cookies are loaded with toasted pecans and rich buttery flavor. With a soft center and a slightly crisp edge, they’re the perfect treat for cookie lovers and a must-have on your dessert table.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

Toast the Pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant. Let cool.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the toasted pecans.
Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to prevent spreading.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips for the Best Cookies

Use melted butter: It enhances the chewiness of the cookies.
Don’t overmix: Stir just until the flour is incorporated for tender cookies.
Refrigerate the dough: Chilling solidifies the fat, giving the cookies a chewier texture.