Easy Butter Pecan Cookies

There’s something irresistible about buttery, nutty cookies with a delicate crunch. These Butter Pecan Cookies are rich, tender, and loaded with toasted pecans for the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. With just a handful of ingredients and no fancy equipment needed, they’re a breeze to make—yet impressive enough for any occasion.

Let’s bake up a batch of these melt-in-your-mouth treats!

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

Simple ingredients – Just butter, sugar, flour, pecans, and vanilla.
Perfect texture – Crispy edges, tender centers, and a delightful pecan crunch.
No chilling required – Mix, roll, and bake—no waiting!
Elegant & buttery – The sugar coating gives them a delicate sparkle and slight crunch.

What Do These Cookies Taste Like?

Imagine a buttery shortbread cookie with toasty pecans folded in, rolled in sugar for a delicate crunch. They’re rich, nutty, and just sweet enough, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect with coffee, tea, or as an after-dinner treat!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 cup finely chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or wooden spoon
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper or silicone mat
• Measuring cups & spoons

How to Make Butter Pecan Cookies

1: Toast the Pecans (Optional but Recommended)

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool.

2: Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pecans. Set aside.

3: Cream Butter & Sugar

• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3 mins).
• Mix in vanilla extract.

4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

• Gradually add the flour-pecan mixture, mixing just until combined.

5: Shape the Cookies

• Roll dough into 1½-inch balls, then roll in extra sugar.
• Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
• Gently flatten each cookie with your palm or a fork.

6: Bake & Cool

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14-16 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
• Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Serving Suggestions

With coffee or tea – The buttery flavor pairs perfectly.
As an ice cream sandwich – Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies.
Drizzled with chocolate – Melt dark chocolate and zigzag over the tops.

Tips for the Best Butter Pecan Cookies

• Use room-temperature butter for easy creaming.
• Don’t overmix the dough—just until combined for tender cookies.
• Toast the pecans for deeper flavor.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (if they last that long!).

Storage & Freezing

• Room temp: Keep in a sealed container for 5-7 days.
• Freeze baked cookies: Up to 3 months (thaw at room temp).
• Freeze dough balls: Roll in sugar, freeze on a tray, then store in a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes.

FAQ

Can I use walnuts instead of pecans?
Yes, but pecans give the best buttery flavor.

Can I make these gluten-free?
Try a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Why roll them in sugar?
It adds a delicate crunch and pretty finish!

Final Thoughts

These Butter Pecan Cookies are a classic, elegant treat—simple to make but full of rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for holiday baking, cookie swaps, or just because!

If you try them, let me know how they turn out. Happy baking

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