Butter Pecan Treats (Printable Version)
Soft cookies packed with toasted pecans and vanilla for a tender center and crisp bite.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Sugars and Dairy
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150 grams white sugar
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165 grams light brown sugar
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227 grams unsalted butter, softened
→ Flavor and Eggs
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
→ Dry Stuff
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2.5 milliliters salt
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240 grams sifted all-purpose flour
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5 milliliters baking soda
→ Nuts
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120 grams chopped toasted pecans
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Set your oven to 175°C. Cover two trays with parchment paper.
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Mix softened butter with both sugars until fluffy and light. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add eggs one by one and mix. Then pour in vanilla and blend everything well.
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Whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Slowly stir this into the wet mix until just blended.
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Carefully fold the chopped pecans into the dough so they spread evenly.
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Drop spoonfuls onto the lined trays leaving space between. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden but centers are soft.
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Take cookies out and move them to a wire rack to cool all the way.
# Helpful Tips:
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Pick good unsalted butter and fresh pecans for the best taste. Toast pecans lightly before you chop them to get that awesome smell. Keep the cooled cookies in a sealed container at room temp so they stay fresh.