10/15/2026
Toasty Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Brown butter and pecans are the flavor pairing behind these richly golden cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until golden brown. Take off the heat and cool slightly.
3. Mix the browned butter with both sugars until combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
4. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Add gradually to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
5. Fold in the pecans and drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for about 10–12 minutes, until golden at the edges. Cool on the sheet before moving to a wire rack.