1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the toasted pecans gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remember, they’ll continue to bake on the sheet as they cool, so don’t worry if the centers look slightly soft.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

And there you have it! A batch of cookies that captures the essence of home cooking—simple, delicious, and made with love.