Butter Pecan Cookies
Delight in these Butter Pecan Cookies, packed with crunchy pecans and sweet toffee, perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, should be warm but not hot
- 1/2 cup White sugar
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups Pecans Chopped, unsalted, preferably toasted
- 1/2 cup Optional toffee bits
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip together the melted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until it's fluffy and pale.
- Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Gradually add in the flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the pecans and toffee bits until well mixed.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30-45 minutes; this makes it easier to work with.
- Scoop small portions of dough and roll them into balls, which may feel a bit crumbly at first. Warm hands help shape them well.
- If desired, roll each dough ball in white sugar for extra sweetness (my mom loves this!).
- Arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 11-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers will puff up and then flatten as they cool. If you want a flatter cookie, press down gently after baking. Enjoy your delightful treats!