Brown Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe – Soft & Chewy
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and nutty, with a rich, caramel-like flavor from browned butter and toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Brown the butter until golden and nutty, then cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream browned butter with sugars until smooth.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until incorporated.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in toasted pecans.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto sheets, flatten slightly.
- Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
- Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
Toast pecans for extra flavor. Chill dough to prevent spreading. Optional chocolate chips for added indulgence.