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Brown Sugar Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Delicious and chewy, these Brown Sugar Pecan Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for snack time or cozy gatherings, made from wholesome ingredients for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Beat in one at a time.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for added flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Always use old-fashioned oats for the best texture.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Substitute walnuts for a different flavor if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  3. Stir in the oats and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

These cookies can be paired with ice cream or crumbled over yogurt for a fun twist. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.