Creating Soft and Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies is simple when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Stir in Pecans: Gently fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of Soft and Chewy Butter Pecan Cookies that are sure to delight!