Toffee Pecan Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup toffee bits
• 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Spread the pecans on a dry skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Let cool, then chop coarsely.

   4:00 · Toast pecans
3. 3

   Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Cream butter and sugar
5. 5

   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

6. 6

   Gradually mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture on low speed until just combined.

7. 7

   Fold in the toffee bits and toasted pecans with a spatula until evenly distributed.

8. 8

   Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are golden brown and the centers look just set, 10 to 12 minutes.

   10:00 · Bake cookies
10. 10

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet