Description
These decadent butter pecan cookies feature the rich, caramelized depth of browned butter paired with crunchy toasted pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced with chewy centers and crisp golden edges, this recipe is designed to bring professional, bakery-style quality to your home kitchen. It is an ideal, family-friendly treat for both busy weeknights and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden and aromatic, then let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and whisk until combined.
Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated.
Stir in the toasted pecans and chocolate chips.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator to ensure the perfect chewy texture.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Scoop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and to maintain their chewy, bakery-style texture. Ensure pecans are toasted well before adding to the dough to maximize the nutty depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg