Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Description
This recipe yields cookies blending semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips within a buttery dough enriched by brown and granulated sugars. The inclusion of chopped pecans introduces a crunch that complements the melty chocolate. After creaming the butter and sugars, the dough is mixed just until combined to preserve tenderness. Baking at 350°F for 8-9 minutes produces cookies with soft centers and golden edges. Cooling briefly before transferring helps them set without losing softness.
The resulting cookies provide a classic texture and flavor profile combining sweet chocolate and nutty notes. They can be served warm for a soft melt or stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days without losing freshness. Perfect for a quick homemade treat or sharing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and egg. Add in dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated.
- Stir in the two kinds of chocolate chips and pecans. Scoop onto prepared baking sheets and bake 8-9 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers look barely undercooked.
- Remove from oven and cool 3 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack and serve warm. Or store in air tight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.