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The Best Brown Butter Pecan Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth

Three golden brown butter pecan cookies, studded with nuts and sprinkled with coarse sugar, resting on a light plate.
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Create the ultimate buttery and nutty dessert with this easy recipe for soft and chewy brown butter pecan cookies. These cookies use simple pantry staples and deliver a comforting, homemade flavor perfect for holidays or any day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light 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 1/2 cups chopped pecans, lightly toasted

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter foams, then brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty. This takes about 5 to 8 minutes. Immediately pour the brown butter into a heat-safe bowl to stop cooking. Let it cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the slightly cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the toasted, chopped pecans.
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent spreading and deepens the flavor.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart. You can press a few extra pecan pieces onto the tops for decoration.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown, but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • To toast your pecans, spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
  • For an extra rich flavor, chill the dough for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • If you prefer a slightly crisper edge, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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