Deliciously soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies that are easy to make and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients List
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Use room temp butter for best results.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar Brown sugar helps retain moisture.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar Do not replace all brown sugar with white.
- 2 large eggs Use extra egg yolk for chewiness.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure carefully to avoid cakey cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips You can mix in chopped dark chocolate for variation.
- 1 cup pecans, chopped Toast your pecans for better flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness. Dough balls can be frozen for later baking.
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