My weights correspond to the dip and sweep method because that’s the method I learned from Cook’s Illustrated, Julia Child, and other cooks and cookbooks.

For the spoon and level method, fluff the flour in the top of the bag, then spoon the flour into the measuring cup. Run the flat edge of a butter knife over the top to level off the flour.

How to make Butter Pecan Cookies
Once you’ve got the pecans toasted in butter and the butter browned, these cookies come together quickly.

Combine the dry ingredients (the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt) in a bowl.

In another large mixing bowl – the one you’ve poured the browned butter into – whisk together the browned butter, sugars, vanilla, and eggs.

Stir in the dry ingredients until no streaks of flour remain, then stir in the butter pecans.

Chill the dough