Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans
Soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are loaded with sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecan pieces. These cookies are best enjoyed warm with a cold glass of milk and are absolutely delicious any time of year!
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter Cold, Cut into Cubes
- ½ cup Brown Sugar 106g
- ¼ cup White Sugar 50g
- 1 Egg Large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspooon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour 180g
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Pecans Chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F Degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat and set aside
- Cut cold Butter into cubes, and cream together Butter and Granulated Sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes on medium or high speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla Extract, and cream until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to include all ingredients together.
- Mix in Brown Sugar and continue to cream for 2-3 additional minutes.
- Gradually add dry ingredients: All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cornstarch and Salt to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Stir Chocolate Chips and chopped pecans into the cookie dough.
- Scoop cookie dough into cookie dough balls using a #24 cookie scoop.
- TIP: Add additional chocolate chips and pecans on top of the cookie dough before baking.
- Bake at 350 F Degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set. Centers will still be soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage
- Store: Store your chocolate chip pecan cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock bag once they have completely cooled. Cookies will stay fresh for up to 7 days but are best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
- Freeze: These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months, which is perfect for preparing for the holidays! Store cookies in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap between each cookie to prevent them from sticking together.
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