Description
These Chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are a delightful blend of rich chocolate and crunchy pecans, creating a perfect treat for any cookie lover. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (not melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a nonstick silicone mat.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a stand mixer or hand mixer until well combined and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until fully blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
- Fold in Chocolate and Nuts: Gently stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): For thicker, chewy cookies, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. For thinner, crisper cookies, you can bake immediately.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips.
- Adjust the amount of pecans to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg