Indulge in the perfect harmony of rich butter and toasted pecans with these melt-in-your-mouth Butter Pecan Cookies! Crispy edges, chewy centers, and loaded with nutty goodness—these are the ultimate cookie for holiday baking, gift-giving, or just treating yourself.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
✔ Buttery, caramelized flavor from toasted pecans
✔ Crispy-chewy texture that’s absolute perfection
✔ Easy to make – No chilling required!
✔ Crowd-pleasing – Perfect for parties, cookie swaps, or cozy nights in
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
For the Optional Glaze (Extra Decadence!):
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp melted butter
1-2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract