Description
At its heart, this recipe is a celebration of classic drop cookies elevated with a special festive twist. Drop cookies earn their name from the simple, classic technique of dropping spoonfuls of prepared dough directly onto a baking sheet before sending them into the oven. This straightforward method keeps preparation easy and accessible for bakers of all skill levels while delivering rustic, charming treats every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven. Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream the butter and sugars. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add the wet ingredients. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
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Mix the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the butter mixture until just combined.
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Fold in the holiday goodies. Gently stir in the butterscotch chips and chopped pecans.
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Shape the cookies. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
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Bake. Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
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Cool. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with hot cocoa, coffee, or spiced tea for a sweet holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
Keywords: butterscotch pecan cookies, pecan butterscotch drop cookies, festive butterscotch pecan drops