Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Chewy, buttery cookies loaded with rich chocolate chunks and crunchy toasted pecans
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Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 432.3

Description

These Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies are the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect balance of soft, chewy centers and crisp, golden edges. The dough is enriched with a blend of white and dark brown sugars for deep caramel notes, while high-quality bittersweet chocolate provides intense flavor bursts in every bite. Toasted pecans add a satisfying crunch and earthy undertone that complement the sweetness beautifully. Ideal for afternoon tea, holiday gift baskets, or simply as a treat with a hot cup of coffee, these cookies are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Their homemade charm and irresistible aroma make them a staple for any baking enthusiast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
  4. Add the white sugar and dark brown sugar to the butter and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat well until fully combined and glossy.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until no dry streaks remain.
  7. Remove the bowl from the mixer and scrape down the sides and beater with a spatula.
  8. Fold in the chopped pecans and coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate chunks by hand until evenly distributed.
  9. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers look set but still soft.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 432.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.6g34%
Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
Cholesterol 100.4mg34%
Sodium 196.7mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 59.7g20%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 59.6g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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