Butter Pecan Cookies

Ingredients

Servings

12 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 cup

Butter , softened

1 cup

Brown Sugar

1/2 cup

Granulated Sugar

1/2 Tbsp

Vanilla Extract

2

Large Eggs

2 1/4 cups

All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp

Baking Soda

1/2 tsp

Salt

1/2 Tbsp

Corn Starch

(optional)

1 1/2 cups

Chopped Pecans , toasted

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a medium size bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour (2 1/4 cups) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , Baking Soda (1 tsp) and Corn Starch (1/2 Tbsp) , set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl or using a hand electric mixer, cream together the Butter (1 cup) , Brown Sugar (1 cup) and Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) until well blended. You can use a spatula but its much more difficult.

Step 3

Add the Eggs (2) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) . Mix until well incorporated.

Step 4

Add the flour mixture and mix until it forms a cookie dough. Add Chopped Pecans (1 1/2 cups) and fold them in. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 4 days.

Step 5

Use a spoon or small scooper to scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place on cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place baking sheets in oven and bake for 11-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

Step 7

Remove from oven, (don’t worry if the centers is still soft) and let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to wire racks. Let cool completely before serving.