Chewy Pecan Cookies (with Secret Ingredient!)

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These Chewy Pecan Cookies are full of crunchy pecans in a buttery cookie. Give the gift of fresh cookies at home to neighbors, teachers, and friends!

A plate of cookies with a jar of Pecan Chewies Mix in a mason jar on the side
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  1. The Perfect Holiday Gift
  2. Ingredients in Chewy Pecan Cookies
  3. Surprise Ingredient
  4. Preparing the Cookies
  5. Chewy Pecan Cookies in a Jar
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. More Holiday Treat Recipes
  8. How to Make Chewy Pecan Cookies
  9. Chewy Pecan Cookies Recipe

The Perfect Holiday Gift

These deliciously chewy pecan cookies are a favorite all year round, but I especially love giving this mix to co-workers, teachers, and friends during the holidays. Mixes are especially nice to give and receive. Sometimes, we have more treats laying around the house in December than my family can eat and some things become stale and aren’t as good after a few days. With a mix, I can hold on to it for a time when we can really use it, and the cookies can be eaten when they are fresh and warm right out of the oven.

Ingredients in Chewy Pecan Cookies

  • Sugar
  • Packed brown sugar
  • Old fashioned oats
  • Chopped pecans
  • Rice cereal I like using Rice Krispies cereal
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Butter
  • Large egg
  • Vanilla extract

Surprise Ingredient

These cookies have a sweet crunch from an ingredient I don’t normally use when baking cookies: Rice Krispies cereal! I mean, I love a good Rice Krispies treat, but I rarely include them in cookie dough that needs to bake. But the crispy cereal gives these pecan cookies an added crunch in the chewy, buttery cookie. Try it, I promise you’ll love the taste and light and crispy texture.

Preparing the Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl or mixer. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder together. Stir in oats, pecans, and rice cereal.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Blend well.
  5. Scoop dough in approximately 1 ½ inch balls onto a greased cookie sheet. A large cookie scoop also works great.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Move cookies from baking sheets to a wire rack, cooling rack, or parchment paper and cool to room temperature.

Chewy Pecan Cookies in a Jar

  • Using a wide mouth, quart-size glass jar, layer ingredients in the order given on the ingredient list starting with the white sugar on the bottom and ending with the flour mixed with ½ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp baking powder.
  • After each ingredient is added, press it down firmly in the jar using the bottom of a narrow drinking glass or cup.
  • Place the lid on the jar and tie the directions onto the jar with a decorative ribbon.

When giving a gift in a jar, there are lots of fun, creative ways to decorate the jar and to attach the directions.

  • I usually keep it pretty simple by punching a hole in the corner of the directions tag, stringing a ribbon through the hole, and then tying it around the lid.
  • If the ribbon I’m using is wider than the whole punch, like in this picture, I tie the direction tag on with a string or yarn, and then tie the ribbon over it.
  • Get our free download for the gift tags in the above photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use raw Pecans in Cookies?

Yes, but toasting them before or using pre-toasted nuts gives them a better, toasty flavor and crunch in the cookies. You can toast them in the oven or in a skillet over medium-heat.

What can I substitute for Pecans in this recipe?

Any other nut would work. I would recommend almonds, macadamia nuts, or walnuts to get a similar texture to the pecans.

Can I freeze Pecan Cookies?

Yes, simply place cooked cookies or cookie dough balls into an airtight container and freeze for up to two months.

Read Next: Christmas Cookie Recipes

More Holiday Treat Recipes

Want some more ideas for gifts this holiday season? Try any of these yummy recipes! Everyone loves receiving a delicious treat.

How to Make Chewy Pecan Cookies

A plate of cookies with a jar of Pecan Chewies Mix in a mason jar on the side

Chewy Pecan Cookies

5 from 5 votes
These Chewy Pecan Cookies are full of crunchy pecans in a buttery cookie. Give the gift of fresh cookies at home to neighbors, teachers, and friends!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dutch
Servings 12

Ingredients

Instructions

To make cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder together. Stir in oats, pecans, and rice cereal.
  • Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Blend well.
  • Scoop dough in approximately 1 ½ inch balls onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.

For Pecan Chewie Mix in a Jar:

  • Using a wide mouth, quart-size glass jar, layer ingredients in the order given on the ingredient list starting with the white sugar on the bottom and ending with the flour mixed with ½ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp baking powder.
  • After each ingredient is added, press it down firmly in the jar using the bottom of a narrow drinking glass or cup.
  • Place the lid on the jar and tie the directions onto the jar with a decorative ribbon.

Notes

Make it a Gift:

When giving a gift in a jar, there are lots of fun, creative ways to decorate the jar and to attach the directions.
  • I usually keep it pretty simple by punching a hole in the corner of the directions tag, stringing a ribbon through the hole, and then tying it around the lid.
  • If the ribbon I’m using is wider than the whole punch, like in this picture, I tie the direction tag on with a string or yarn and then tie the ribbon over it.
  • Get our free download for the gift tags in the above photo.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

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Echo Blickenstaff

Echo lives in Spanish Fork, Utah with her husband, Todd, who works in advertising. She has four kids: two girls and two boys. She deploys her accounting degree as the blog’s resident problem solver. In her time outside the kitchen, Echo loves to get away from the phones and busy schedules and spend quality time with the family. Anywhere’s great – but getting out into nature in the mountains or on the beach – is the best kind of getaway.

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  1. 5 stars
    Thank You This is so Great I have alot of Friends who Love cookies the same way i do this is a Great, Wonderful, and delicious to spread Cheer …. <3