Description
Delightful cookies that capture the rich flavors of pecan pie with a comforting texture, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well integrated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until the dough comes together.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter and avoid overmixing the dough. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg