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Church Lady Butter Pecan Cookies

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These Church Lady Butter Pecan Cookies are a warm, comforting classic with a soft, buttery chew and toasted pecan crunch in every bite, perfect for holidays and potlucks.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Fold in the toasted pecans using a rubber spatula.
  7. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet with 2 inches between cookies.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best texture, make sure to properly soften the butter and avoid overbaking the cookies.

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