Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
This recipe delivers cookies that are chewy inside, crispy outside, and loaded with rich chocolate and crunchy pecans. Easy, classic, and crowd-pleasing!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Hand mixer
- 2 Baking sheets lined with parchment
- 1 Wire rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature, not melted
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or flavoring
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, stirring just enough to combine. Don’t overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden, but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For a thicker cookie, chill dough 30 minutes before baking. Store in airtight container to preserve freshness.