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Classic Old-Fashioned Butter Pecan Cookies Easy Homemade Recipe with Toffee Bits

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These classic butter pecan cookies with toffee bits offer a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, featuring a buttery base, toasted pecans, and pockets of caramelized toffee. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for any occasion and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted chopped pecans
  • 1 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in pure vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Carefully fold in toasted chopped pecans and toffee bits.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly if desired.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Toast pecans lightly to enhance flavor. Chill dough for 15 minutes if toffee bits melt too much during baking. Avoid overmixing flour to keep cookies tender. Use room temperature eggs for better dough consistency. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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