Easy Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe

Craveable, crunchy-on-the-outside, melt-in-your-mouth butter pecan cookies! This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, featuring the perfect balance of nutty goodness and buttery sweetness. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, even for beginners. The secret? Don't overbake! Remove them from the oven while the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still pale – they'll firm up as they cool. Get ready for the most requested cookies at your next gathering!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 53 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Easy Butter Pecan Cookies

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How to Make Easy Butter Pecan Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) butter pecan cake mix, 1 cup rolled oats, and ½ cup packed light brown sugar. Mix well.
  3. Add ½ cup vegetable oil and 2 large eggs. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  5. Use a small cookie scoop (approximately 1 tablespoon) to drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with a fork.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still pale. Keep a close eye on them as ovens vary.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately dust with powdered sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

2g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Butter Pecan Cookies?

Easy Butter Pecan Cookies takes about 28 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 13 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Butter Pecan Cookies?

Easy Butter Pecan Cookies has approximately 53 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Butter Pecan Cookies?

The key ingredients for Easy Butter Pecan Cookies are Butter Pecan Cake Mix, Pecans, Quick Oats, Oil, Brown Sugar, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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