Golden Pecan Delights: Your New Favorite Buttery Cookie Recipe

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool completely.
2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes), scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. 3

   Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. 4

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. 6

   Gently fold in the cooled, toasted pecan halves until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. 7

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. (Optional, but recommended for best results).
8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
9. 9

   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
10. 10

    Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
11. 11

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.