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Brown Sugar Pecan Oatmeal Cookies Made from Scratch

Soft in the center, chewy on the edges, and packed with toasted pecans and rich brown sugar, these scratch-made oatmeal cookies taste like a warm hug. No chilling required—just mix, bake, and enjoy!

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24–30 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast chopped pecans for 4–5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in oats and pecans: Use a spatula to gently fold in the oats and toasted pecans.
  7. Scoop and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons or cookie scoop, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers just set.
  9. Cool: Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or fully cooled!

Notes

  • Toast pecans for richer flavor—totally worth the step!
  • Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins for variation.
  • Use dark brown sugar for more molasses depth.
  • Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
  • Freeze dough balls for fresh cookies any time—no thawing needed.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: oatmeal cookies, brown sugar, pecan cookies, chewy cookies