Here’s a simple, classic pecan cookie recipe—crispy on the edges, soft in the middle 🌰🍪
Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop dough (about 1½ tbsp each) onto baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Optional Variations
- Butter pecan: Toast the pecans first.
- Chocolate pecan: Add ½ cup chocolate chips.
- Maple pecan: Replace vanilla with maple extract.
If you want chewy, crispy, or gluten-free pecan cookies, just tell me 😊
