Description
Irresistible “chewy chocolate chip pecan cookies” promise a delightful journey through rich, buttery textures and classic comfort. Nutty pecans and melted chocolate create a perfect harmony that welcomes friends and family to sweet, memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Combine softened butter with brown and granulated sugars in a large mixing bowl, whipping the mixture until it becomes airy and voluminous, which typically takes 2-3 minutes of vigorous blending.
- Introduce eggs individually to the butter-sugar mixture, thoroughly incorporating each one before adding the next, then blend in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Create a separate dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt together, then carefully integrate this into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain the cookies’ tender texture.
- Gently incorporate chocolate chips and chopped pecans into the dough, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Portion the dough into golf ball-sized rounds, spacing them generously across the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading during baking, then place in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, creating the perfect chewy texture that makes these cookies irresistible.
Notes
- Soft Butter Matters: Ensure butter is room temperature but not melted for the perfect cookie texture and consistent creaming.
- Chill Dough Option: Refrigerate cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavor depth.
- Pecan Toasting Trick: Lightly toast pecans in a dry skillet before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg