Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and incorporate the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.

Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.