Description

Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with buttery flavor and crunchy pecans. Made with a boxed cake mix, these cookies are quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 box butter pecan cake mix (15.25 oz)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
3/4 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil or melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
Stir in chopped pecans and vanilla extract, if using.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.Use browned butter for a richer flavor profile.Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a salty-sweet contrast.Mix in toffee bits for caramel flavor and crunch.Drizzle cooled cookies with a glaze for a bakery-style finish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg