Description
Delicious chocolate pecan cookies with a rich flavor and a chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, plus 2 tbsp for pecans)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped pecans and toast, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and egg yolk, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the buttered pecans and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake cookies for 10-13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Let cool on the pan for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg