Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy chocolate chip pecan cookies. These homemade treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings with a nutty twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
- Scoop and Bake: Place rounded tablespoons of dough on baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for extra chewiness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Press extra chocolate chips and pecan pieces on top for a bakery-style touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
