Brown Sugar Pecan Oatmeal Cookies Made from Scratch
There's something heartwarming about the smell of cookies baking in the oven, reminiscent of cozy afternoons spent in grandma's kitchen. These Brown Sugar Pecan Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that brings back those sweet memories.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the oats and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these warm, chewy cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!