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Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

These amazing butter pecan cookies are so yummy and easy to make! This butter pecan cookie recipe makes chewy cookies and the first time you make them you will love them!

The Best Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

These cookies feature chopped pecans and a rich flavor. It’s a classic recipe that you can honestly bring to any occasion. These perfect butter pecan cookies also make for great gifts! It is one of those easy recipes that you will make again and again.

Butter pecans is one of my favorite ice cream flavors. These cookies are made with yummy pecan halves.

The Best Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

If you are fan of butter pecan ice cream you will adore this butter pecan cookies recipe.

What ingredients do you need for these butter pecan cookies?

The Best Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

  • 2 sticks melted butter & cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups roasted pecans, chopped

The Best Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies

When it comes to cookie recipes this one is so easy! Grab your cookie sheet and wire rack and bake until the tops of the cookies are golden brown.

I like to use my tablespoon cookie scoop and place the cookie dough balls in a single layer on parchment paper. These cookies are awesome for the holiday season too!