Butter Pecan Cookies
Easy Butter Pecan Cookies recipe. This simple dessert idea makes a great grab and go snack, or tea time treat.
Servings: 40 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
- 40 whole pecans for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until fully combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a pecan on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly brown. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.