Pecan Crunch Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Pecan Crunch Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and greasing your baking sheets to ensure the cookies don’t stick. This is the first step to cookie perfection!

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps to aerate the flour and ensures even distribution of the baking soda and salt throughout the dough.

3. Step 3

   In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with 1 cup of white sugar and the brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This step is crucial for creating a light texture in your cookies. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined.

4. Step 4

   Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want your cookies to be tender! Now, fold in the chopped pecans, which will add a delightful crunch to each bite.

5. Step 5

   Using a tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This allows room for the cookies to spread as they bake.

6. Step 6

   To give your cookies a beautiful finish, pour 1/2 cup of white sugar into a shallow bowl. Moisten the bottom of a drinking glass with a wet cloth, then dip it into the sugar. Use this sugared glass to gently flatten each cookie dough ball, dipping the glass into the sugar for each cookie to keep it from sticking.

7. Step 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 9 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Keep an eye on them, as baking times can vary!

8. Step 8

   Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a minute or two before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This step helps them set perfectly.