Step 1

Place 8 tablespoons of butter (1 stick) of butter in a small pan and heat over over medium heat until melted.

Step 2

Then cook it for approximately 5 minutes until it turns light brown, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the browned butter to a large mixing bowl. also add any bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Melt the other 4 tablespoons (1/ 2stick)of butter (in a pan or in the microwave for a few seconds) and add it to the mixing bowl with the browned butter.

Step 5

Add the brown sugar and beat with an electric mixer or whisk to combine.

Step 6

Then add the egg and vanilla extract and mix in until combined.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, add the flour and baking soda and toss to mix together.

Step 8

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just barely combined and large lumps of flour are mixing in.

Step 9

Add the pecans and gently stir them into the dough until the pecans are evenly distributed. (be careful not to over-mix or they will be more dense).

Step 10

Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill. '

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 375 ° F while the dough is in the refrigerator.

Step 12

After chilling, scoop out 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons of dough balls and place them on parchment lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.

Step 13

Press down each ball slightly so it's no thicker than ½”.

Step 14

Bake for 12-14 minutes.

Step 15

Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 10 minutes.