Description
Pecan Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blend buttery sweetness with the crunchy richness of pecans. These cookies evoke nostalgic memories while offering a warm, inviting flavor that is sure to impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, you’ll create a batch of delicious cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Bake these sweet delights today and indulge in the magic of homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg