Description
Fresh Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies deliver pure comfort straight from the kitchen, melting hearts with rich chunks of chocolate and toasty pecans that make your taste buds dance with happiness.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup brown sugar in a mixer. Blend for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract gently.
- Whisk 2 ¼ cups flour with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into butter mixture on low speed. Stop mixing the moment flour disappears to prevent tough cookies.
- Fold 2 cups chocolate chunks and 1 cup chopped pecans into dough carefully, ensuring even distribution.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F. Chilling helps cookies maintain shape during baking.
- Position oven rack in center and preheat to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Ensure consistent cookie sizes for even baking.
- Bake at 375°F for 9-11 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers remain slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Always use room temperature butter for the smoothest, most evenly mixed dough that creams perfectly.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing cookie spread and developing rich, complex flavors that make these cookies exceptional.
- When folding chocolate chunks and pecans, use a light touch to keep the dough tender and prevent tough cookies.
- For the most consistent results, use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform size and even baking across your entire batch of cookies.
- Prep Time: 45-50 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg