Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies Recipe

Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies Recipe

These Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and have a delightful buttery flavor with the richness of cream cheese and the crunch of pecans. They make a perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped (toasted, if desired)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. This may take about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Sugars:
   • Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the mixture, continuing to beat until fluffy.
4. Mix in Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Fold in Pecans:
   • Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8. Scoop Cookies:
   • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
10. Cool:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips:

• For added flavor, consider sprinkling a little sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
• These cookies can also be frozen. Place cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper.

Enjoy these delightful Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies with a cup of coffee or tea!