How to Make Soft Pecan Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cup toasted pecans, chopped
- ½ cup toffee bits (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the Pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a tray and toast 5 minutes. Cool and chop.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and pinch of salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients to form dough.
- Add Pecans & Toffee Bits: Fold in chopped pecans and optional toffee bits.
- Shape Cookies: Use a scoop or spoon to form ½ tbsp balls. Place on a lined baking tray, leaving space between.
- Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes. Edges should be golden; center slightly soft.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool on tray; cookies soften as they cool. Optionally sprinkle sea salt.
Notes
- Use cooled melted butter for soft cookies
- Don’t skip toasting pecans for richer flavor
- Dark brown sugar keeps cookies chewy and caramel-flavored
- Avoid overmixing to prevent dry cookies