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Bake the ultimate soft and chewy butter pecan cookies. This recipe uses brown butter to deepen the nutty flavor, creating a rich, comforting treat perfect for holidays or a cozy evening.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the milk solids turn deep brown and smell nutty. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool until it is room temperature but still liquid.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the toasted, chopped pecans.
  7. Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Toasting the pecans before adding them intensifies their flavor significantly.
  • Chilling the dough prevents the cookies from spreading too thin while baking, helping you achieve a chewy texture.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies immediately after they come out of the oven.

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