Description
Delight in these classic Butter Pecan Cookies, featuring a rich buttery base infused with warm cinnamon and loaded with crunchy toasted pecans and optional sweet toffee bits. Perfectly golden on the edges and chewy in the center, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tsp vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Add-ins
- 5 cups roughly chopped pecans (toasted if preferred)
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth, homogenous batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Pecans and Toffee: Gently fold the toasted pecans and optional toffee bits into the dough to distribute evenly throughout.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes. This makes it easier to handle and helps control spread during baking.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into balls. If desired, roll each ball in granulated sugar for extra sweetness and texture, then place them on the prepared baking tray, spacing them apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-14 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool and Shape: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray. If needed, gently press down the centers to flatten for a classic cookie shape.
- Enjoy: Serve your freshly baked Butter Pecan Cookies warm or at room temperature and enjoy their delightful flavor and crunch!
Notes
- To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of melted butter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Toffee bits add sweetness and texture but can be omitted if desired.
