Soft & Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies – Easy Homemade Pecan Treats! 🌰🍪

Soft & Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies 🍪🌰Delicious, buttery cookies loaded with crunchy pecans! Soft in the center, slightly golden on the outside, and perfect for any occasion.Ingredients- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar- 1 large egg- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour- ½ teaspoon baking soda- ½ teaspoon salt- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans- ½ cup pecan halves for toppingInstructions1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.2. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.5. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.8. Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.9. Gently press pecan halves onto the top of each cookie.10. Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.Pro Tips- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes before adding them for extra flavor.- Do not overbake! The cookies will continue to set as they cool.- For extra soft cookies, chill the dough before baking.Enjoy your homemade Butter Pecan Cookies! ❤️🍪