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Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
This pecan chocolate chip cookie recipe is truly amazing. It's simple to make, doesn't need chilling, and the results are always fantastic.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks/ 225 g, room temperature, Notes 2, 3
- 1 ¼ cup soft light brown sugar 9 oz/ 250 g
- ½ cup granulated sugar 3.5 oz/ 100 g
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour 14 oz/ 400 g, Note 2
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 4.5 oz/ 125 g, Note 4
- ¾ cup pecans chopped, 4.5 oz/ 125 g, Note 4
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340°F/ 170°C (fan oven 300°F/ 150°C). Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and both types of sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape the walls of the bowl a couple of times in between.1 cup unsalted butter / 225 g + 1 ¼ cup soft light brown sugar / 250 g + ½ cup granulated sugar/ 100 g
- Add the eggs, one at a time, at medium-high speed, scraping the bowl after each addition. Add vanilla extract and incorporate.2 large eggs + ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix flour, salt, and baking soda in another bowl. Sieve the mixture over the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well on medium-low to get a smooth dough (about ½ minute).3 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour/ 400 g + ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt + 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- Fold in the chocolate chips and the chopped nuts using a rubber spatula or a spoon.¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips / 125 g + ¾ cup pecans 125 g
- Form similar-sized balls (about 1.8-2 oz/ 50-55 g each). Place 6 of them on each tray, ensuring enough space between them (they will spread).
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges. 11 minutes will yield chewier, softer cookies; after 13 minutes, they will be a bit crispier.
- Let them rest on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- Baking sheets: If you use a fan-assisted oven, you can bake two trays of cookies at a time.
- Measurements: Using a digital kitchen scale (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) to measure the ingredients guarantees the best results. This recipe is developed using the metric system and works best when used that way.
- Butter: Preferably European-style butter with a high-fat content (82%).
- Chocolate: You can use your favorite sort: semi-sweet, dark, milk or white chocolate.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts, macadamia, or other nuts.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
264IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.