Butterscotch Pecan Cookies
They are soft, chewy and soooo delicious. The toasted pecans add a new dimension of flavor and the crunch is fantastic! This into my new favorite butterscotch cookie and I am sure it will be yours too!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or electric mixer) on medium speed; cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix until well combined. Add vanilla and blend.
- Add flour mixture and blend until combined. Add chips and pecans and blend well one final time.
- Using a 1 tablespoon scooper (or a rounded teaspoon utensil) drop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-11 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes and transfer to cooling rack and allow cookies to cool completely (or eat immediately).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 70cal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 72mg | Sugar: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg