Description
These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are packed with crunchy pecans, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball gently with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of ground cinnamon to the dough.
- Make sure to not overbake the cookies; they should remain soft in the center.
- If you prefer softer cookies, slightly underbake them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg