Description
Brown Butter Pecan Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, nutty, and deeply flavorful cookies made with rich brown butter, hearty oats, and crunchy pecans. These comforting treats have crisp edges, soft centers, and an irresistible aroma that makes them a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir in browned butter until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in oats and chopped pecans evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers just set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add dark chocolate chips for a richer cookie.
- Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Mix in cinnamon or nutmeg for warm spice flavor.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies.
- Press extra oats or nuts on top for a bakery-style finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
