Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate) and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. If desired, gently press a whole pecan half onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10-12 minutes
- Total time: 25-30 minutes
- Servings: About 3 dozen cookies