Description
Deliciously buttery and nutty pecan cookies with a hint of cinnamon and toffee bits for extra sweetness. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 cups roughly chopped pecans, toasted if preferred
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and toffee bits if using.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the dough.
- If you prefer a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them and let them finish cooking on the baking sheet.
- These cookies pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: butter pecan cookies, pecan dessert, toffee cookies, cinnamon cookies