Chocolate Chip Butter Pecan Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the nutty richness of pecans with classic chocolate chip flavors, creating a chewy and buttery treat perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for toasting pecans
- 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2.5 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk can substitute whole milk
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the chopped pecans and toast for about 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, kosher salt, and baking soda.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, egg yolk, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Step 7: Drop rounded portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Step 8: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe container.