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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (Baked) » Cookies » Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

    PUBLISHED: February 23, 2023 • By Toni Dash 5 Comments

    Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

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    The only thing better than regular chocolate chip cookies is Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies! The addition of crunchy pecans takes these favorite soft cookies to the next level! All you need is a glass of cold milk to go with them.

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    Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are a favorite cookie! The flavor is even better the day after making them. These wonderful cookies are soft chocolate chip cookies versus being chewy chocolate chip pecan cookies.

    It’s an easy recipe with melty chocolate chips and a nice crunch from the pecans!

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    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • How to make Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
    • Variations
    • How to Store
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    Recipe Ingredient Notes

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    All Purpose Flour. Regular or gluten-free all purpose flour can be used. For gluten-free baking we use and recommend Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour.

    Baking soda. This allows the cookies to rise and give them structure. Be sure to use fresh baking soda for best results.

    Kosher salt. Kosher salt has a better flavor and is less salty tasting.

    Unsalted butter. You’ll need 1/2 cup softened butter. Be sure it’s softened or room temperature before starting the recipe.

    Light brown sugar. This sugar gives the cookies a homey caramel-y sweetness.

    Egg. Use one large egg.

    Chopped pecans. You’ll need 1/4 cup. You can also add some nuts on top of the cookies. If doing so you’ll need slightly more than 1/4 cup.

    Semi-sweet chocolate chips. You’ll need 1/4 cup. As with the pecans, you can also add some chocolate chips on top of the cookies too. If doing so you’ll need slightly more than 1/4 cup.

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    How to make Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

    STEP 1. Preparation

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with a light coating of non-stick spray. Set aside.

    chocolate chip pecan cookies recipe steps 1-4.

    STEP 2. Make the cookie dough

    In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

    In a large bowl, using a hand electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the room temperature butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.

    Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in the pecans and semisweet chocolate chips.

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    STEP 3. Chill the dough

    Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough for a minimum of 30 minutes.

    STEP 4. Scoop and Bake

    Using a medium cookie scoop (1 tablespoon in volume), scoop cookie dough balls onto the sheet 2 inches apart. Optional: top each cookie with additional chips and nuts.

    Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, until edges are browning, and center is no longer wet.

    STEP 5. Cool

    Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes on the cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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    Variations

    Using different chocolate chips. If you love an intense chocolate flavor swap in dark chocolate chips instead! Milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips work too.

    Toast the pecans. For a roasted nut flavor toast the pecans before adding to the recipe. Heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pecans and stir constantly until they become fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool before adding.

    How to Store

    Allow the cookies to fully cool on a wire rack before adding to an airtight container for storage. They can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    How to freeze

    Add to an airtight freezer-safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use granulated white sugar instead of brown sugar?

    You can! We think the flavor is best with brown sugar or a mix of brown sugar and white sugar.

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    Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

    Soft delicious Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are a favorite cookie recipe. Sweet chocolate chips are perfect with crunchy pecans.
    5 from 47 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Chilling time + cooking time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Calories: 152kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup + 2 tablespoon s all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans
    • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with a light coating of non-stick spray. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
      1 cup + 2 tablespoon s all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
    • In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, and brown sugar.
      Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
      ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
      ¼ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Cover and chill the dough for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    • Using a medium cookie scoop (1 tablespoon in volume), scoop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
      Optional: top each cookie with additional chips and nuts.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are browning, and center is no longer wet. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes on the cookie sheet before moving to a cool rack.

    Notes

    If you want to top the cookies with chips and pecans then add a few extra to the measurements.
    How to Store
    Allow the cookies to fully cool on a wire rack before adding to an airtight container for storage. They can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
    How to freeze
    Add to an airtight freezer-safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Charles says

      February 23, 2023 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      Toni,
      It doesn’t get any easier-or better- than your Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies!
      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Katherine says

      February 23, 2023 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      These are cookie perfection! Perfect softness and chewiness.

      Reply
    3. Dana says

      February 23, 2023 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      The pecans just make all the difference here. So good! Not sure I’ll make chocolate chip cookies any other way 🙂

      Reply
    4. Tara says

      February 23, 2023 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum! Such fantastic cookies. I love that texture from the addition of the pecans. So easy too!

      Reply
    5. Ned says

      February 23, 2023 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh my these were delicious!! My whole family loved them and they were gone in an instant. 🙂

      Reply

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