Or, maybe these are even better than pie...
Captains Log; Day Three. The cookies, are almost gone, we need to make more, the crew may revolt soon without them... ( Insert sci fi tv show theme song )
Okay, all kidding aside, these turned out way better than I even hoped.
You will need
A bowl to mix it up in. (A stand mixer if you have one)
Baking sheets & parchment paper
Cookie scoop if you have one, it's pretty sticky dough
Some measuring spoons and cups.
Ingredients
1 cup butter at room temp
2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat brown sugar, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. About 3 minutes
Add eggs and beat until combined.
Add flour, salt and baking soda, and mix to combine
Stir in pecans.
Now put the dough in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350F / 177C / Gas Mark 4
Line the baking sheets with the parchment paper. ( this is an optional step, but keeps the cookies from sticking to the pan )
Roll the cookies into about 1” balls or use a cookie scoop, and drop at least 3” apart onto baking sheets. ( they spread way out, see photo )
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, just look for them to not look too wet on top.
Let cool for about 2 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Be sure to beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. This is an important step that adds air to the mixture.
Refrigerate dough before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading.
Using small amounts of dough work best for these cookies. I use a cookie scoop to form small balls of the dough that are uniform in size. ( I use this cookie scoop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085XYFVJ1/ref=twister_B084VT1SYN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
IMPORTANT: Space out the balls of cookie dough on your sheet pan, leaving a gap of about 3 inches between each ball. The cookies will melt and spread so give them room.
These stay pretty soft and chewy, at least when stored in an airtight container.
How to Store
At Room Temperature – Store in an airtight container up to a week. You can even microwave for 10 seconds or add a slice of bread to soften!
Freeze – Store them in a sealable bag or airtight container for up to three months to preserve freshness.
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