Brown Sugar Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the rolled oats and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24-30 cookies
Tips:
Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to enhance their flavor before adding to the dough.
Use light brown sugar for a subtle molasses flavor and moist texture in the cookies.