Description
Irresistible butter pecan chocolate chip cookies bring Southern comfort and sweet indulgence to classic dessert lovers. Nutty pecans and rich chocolate create a perfect harmony of flavors that melt in your mouth and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie preparation.
- Whip butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy and aerated, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, blending thoroughly to develop a rich, uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce flour and baking soda to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Gently fold chopped pecans and chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution of nutty and sweet elements.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate perfect doneness and a crisp exterior.
- Rest cookies on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes to allow initial setting and prevent breaking during transfer.
- Carefully move cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture and flavor.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile in the cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a chewier texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure better mixing and a more consistent cookie texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg