Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
These pecan chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy with gooey melted dark chocolate and crisp salted pecans. Top these cookies with a sprinkle of flakey sea salt for the perfect salty-sweet treat!
Servings: 15 Cookies
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped roasted salted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Next add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated– you don’t want to overmix!
- Add the chocolate chips and chopped pecans and gently fold them into the cookie dough.
- Scoop out 2-tablespoon sized portions and place the cookie dough balls 2” apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the cookie dough balls into ⅓” thick discs.
- Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes, or just until the edges are lightly browned. We want soft, chewy cookies so make sure not to overbake them!
- Allow the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g