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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies are a buttery, nutty delight with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and the warm, toasty flavor of pecans. These cookies are perfect for holiday baking, afternoon tea, or as an anytime treat for pecan lovers. With a rich buttery base and crunchy pecans, they strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted

Instructions
 

  • Toast pecans at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes and let cool.
  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in toasted pecans. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool and enjoy the buttery, nutty goodness!