🍪 Toffee Pecan Cookies – Melt-in-Your-Mouth Perfection
If you love rich, buttery cookies with a sweet crunch, these toffee pecan cookies are about to become your new favorite. They’re soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and loaded with crunchy pecans and gooey toffee bits. The best part? They’re super easy to make—perfect for when you want something indulgent without spending hours in the kitchen.
Given how much you enjoy quick, satisfying desserts like your Death by Chocolate Dump Cake, this recipe fits right into your style: simple, rich, and absolutely irresistible 😍
🧾 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup toffee bits (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional but amazing)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. - Cream Butter & Sugar
In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. - Add Eggs & Vanilla
Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. - Combine Mixtures
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. - Fold in Mix-ins
Stir in toffee bits, pecans, and chocolate chips if using. - Shape Cookies
Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet, spacing them apart. - Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. - Cool & Enjoy
Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
🔥 Methods & Pro Tips
- Chill the dough (optional): 30 minutes for thicker cookies
- Toast pecans: Enhances their nutty flavor
- Do not overbake: They continue cooking on the tray
- Use brown sugar: Keeps cookies soft and chewy
📜 History of Toffee Cookies
Toffee dates back to 19th-century England, where sugar and butter were caramelized into a crunchy candy. Over time, bakers began incorporating toffee into cookies for added texture and flavor. Pecan-based desserts gained popularity in North America, especially in Southern baking traditions, where pecans are abundant.
The fusion of toffee + pecans + cookies created the ultimate comfort treat we enjoy today.
🧪 Formation (What Makes These Cookies Special)
- Butter + Sugar → creates a soft, rich base
- Brown sugar → adds moisture and chewiness
- Toffee bits → melt slightly, giving caramel pockets
- Pecans → add crunch and depth
- Eggs → bind everything into a tender cookie
❤️ Why People Love These Cookies
- Perfect balance of soft + crunchy
- Rich buttery flavor with caramel notes
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Great for sharing… or not 😏
🍽️ Conclusion
These toffee pecan cookies are the definition of comfort baking—simple, quick, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re making them for guests, family, or just yourself, they’ll disappear fast!
😍 Lovers of This Recipe
These cookies are perfect for:
- Chocolate lovers (add chips!)
- Caramel/toffee fans
- Anyone who enjoys bakery-style cookies at home
- Busy bakers who want quick results
🔁 Extra Methods & Variations
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet-salty twist
- Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds
- Use dark chocolate chunks for a richer taste
- Turn into cookie bars by baking in a pan
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