Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped pecans
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- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
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- 1 cup brown sugar
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
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- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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- A pinch of salt
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- Pecan halves (for topping)
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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- Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and creamy.
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- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating for an additional 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
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- Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt, combining until a smooth dough forms.
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- Scoop dough using a medium-sized spoon or spatula to form balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Press a pecan half gently onto the top of each dough ball.
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- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
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- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your buttery, nutty creations!
Notes
This layout and introduction will give your readers an inviting, cozy feel, perfect for sharing a delicious treat like Butter Pecan Cookies. Let me know if you’d like any more tweaks!