Description
These Toffee Pecan Cookies are incredibly easy to make, resulting in a crispy, chewy, and utterly addictive treat. Perfect for beginners and a crowd-pleaser, they are ideal for any occasion or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare baking sheets.
- Cream the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans and toffee bits until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Butter temperature is key. Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes can prevent spreading and deepen flavors.
- You can prepare the dough ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg