Crunchy Pecan Cookies

Pecan cookies are a nice change of pace from traditional chocolate chip cookies. Pecan oil adds depth of richness, and chopped nuts add lots of crunch!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 107 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pecan oil, optional
• 0.125 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Increase heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until edges turn golden, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.

Step 3

Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and pecan oil and beat until well combined.

Step 4

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the bowl in 3 additions. Stir in pecans. Use a small cookie scoop to drop portions of dough 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet (these cookies spread).