🧈🥜 Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies
Rich, nutty, soft in the center, and perfectly chewy on the edges!
If you love warm, buttery cookies with toasted pecans in every bite, this recipe is for you. Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies are classic bakery-style treats that combine deep caramel flavor, rich butter, and crunchy pecans for the ultimate comfort dessert. Perfect for holidays, coffee breaks, cookie swaps, or just because you deserve something sweet!
Comment “Yummy” if you’d grab one fresh from the oven! 🍪👇
✨ Introduction
Butter pecan is a timeless Southern-inspired flavor known for its rich buttery base and toasted nutty crunch. These cookies take that beloved flavor and turn it into a soft, chewy cookie with slightly crisp edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center.
The secret?
✔️ Creamed butter and sugar for softness
✔️ Brown sugar for chewiness
✔️ Toasted pecans for deep flavor
✔️ Cornstarch for that bakery-style texture
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans (toasted for best flavor)
- Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips
🥣 Method (Step-by-Step Instructions)
Step 1: Toast the Pecans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
Let cool, then chop.
👉 Toasting brings out a deeper, richer nut flavor.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Mix
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Baking soda
- Salt
Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugars
In a large mixing bowl:
- Beat butter until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute).
- Add brown sugar and granulated sugar.
- Beat for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
This step creates air pockets for soft cookies.
Step 4: Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Beat until combined.
Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Mix until just combined (do NOT overmix).
Step 6: Fold in Pecans
Gently stir in toasted pecans (and white chocolate chips if using).
Step 7: Chill the Dough
Cover and chill for 30–60 minutes.
This helps prevent spreading and makes cookies extra chewy.
Step 8: Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.
- Place 2 inches apart on lined baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
Let cool 5 minutes before transferring.
🔥 Formation & Texture
✔️ Golden brown edges
✔️ Soft, chewy centers
✔️ Slightly crisp outside
✔️ Crunchy toasted pecans in every bite
✔️ Rich buttery aroma
They stay chewy for days when stored in an airtight container!
📖 A Little History
Butter pecan flavor became popular in the Southern United States in the early 1900s. Pecans are native to North America, and Southern bakers began pairing toasted pecans with butter and sugar to create pies, ice cream, and eventually cookies.
Today, butter pecan remains a classic flavor loved for its comforting, homemade taste.
❤️ Why Cookie Lovers Adore This Recipe
🥜 Nut lovers appreciate the toasted crunch
🧈 Butter lovers enjoy the rich flavor
🍪 Cookie fans love the chewy texture
☕ Perfect with coffee or milk
🎄 Ideal for holidays and gift boxes
💡 Extra Tips From Bakers
- Brown the butter for deeper caramel flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking.
- Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Slightly underbake for maximum chewiness.
🏁 Conclusion
Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and nutty goodness. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just treating yourself, these cookies never disappoint.
Warm, soft, and loaded with toasted pecans — one bite and you’ll understand why this recipe is a keeper!
Would you eat these warm or dunk them in milk? 🥛🍪👇