You won't find a better cookie than these Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies! The crunchy pecans paired with a chewy center and crisp edges create the perfect cookie texture and taste. Savor the nutty flavor, and make the perfect baked cookies. They're excellent for the holiday season - or any time of year!
Every single time I've made this classic cookie recipe, it has turned out perfectly.
Once you take the cookie sheet full of these golden brown beauties out of the oven, your taste buds will be watering and ready. It's quickly become my favorite cookie to enjoy, because I love the added texture that the salted pecans bring.
A lot of people say that nuts don't belong in cookies - but I'm here to challenge that! After making these chocolate chip cookies, you'll be hooked the very first time!
Be sure to check out my Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies and these Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies for more dessert options!
Ingredients
- Salted butter - You'll need two sticks of softened butter for this chocolate chip pecan cookie recipe.
- White sugar - Adds sweetness to the cookies.
- Brown sugar - Adds sweetness and also a brown coloring to the cookies.
- All-purpose flour - The main dry ingredient needed to create the cookie dough.
- Baking soda - Adds texture and chew to the gooey cookies.
- Baking powder - Adds texture.
- Large eggs - The main wet ingredient that binds the dry ingredients together to form the dough.
- Vanilla - Vanilla extract enhances the other flavors.
- Semisweet chocolate chips - A must for these cookies.
- Roasted salted pecans - Adds a nutty flavor and a salty-sweet combination.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add parchment paper to two baking sheets.
Step One: Mix the softened butter with an electric mixer until the texture is creamy.
Step Two: Add the sugar and mix until it is fluffy and light. Add the eggs and mix until smooth. Add the flour and mix until it is just incorporated.
Step Three: Add the chocolate chips and pecans .
Step Four: Stir until the mix-ins even throughout. Don't overmix.
Step Five: Drop the cookie dough balls onto the baking sheets using a medium cookie scoop.
Step Six: Put the cookie sheets into the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until they are lightly brown on the edges. Let the cookies cool entirely on the pan.
Top Tip
You can vary the texture of chocolate chip cookies by adjusting the baking time. For soft cookies, take them out of the oven as soon as the edges are light golden brown. For crispy cookies, leave them in a few minutes longer until the tops are also light brown.
Substitutions
- Brown sugar - You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar for these chewy cookies.
Variations
- Chocolate chips - You can use milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or any other type.
- Seasoning - Adding a hint of cinnamon is a fun flavor addition.
- Sea salt - Sprinkling a bit of sea salt on top of the warm cookies adds a fun pop of flavor.
See these Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies for another must-make cookie recipe.
Equipment
To make these pecan chocolate chip cookies, you'll want to have a cookie sheet, parchment paper, a cooling rack, a stand mixer, a measuring cup, and a cookie scoop.
Storage
You'll likely have leftovers of these chewy chocolate chip pecan cookies, so be sure to store them in an airtight container or cookie jar to keep them as fresh as possible. They can be stored at room temperature.
If you want to freeze this great recipe, just add the cooled cookies to a freezer-safe container or bag and store them for later.
Common Questions
The biggest thing to remember is to follow the ingredients and measurements listed on the recipe card, and don't overbake.
Sure - it's your ultimate cookie to create. Just keep in mind that too many chocolate chips can cause the center to be really gooey and hard to set up properly, but a few extra ones aren't going to hurt anything. You could also just place the extra chocolate chips on top of the baked cookie, instead of mixing them into the dough.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 oz salted butter softened (2 sticks)
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups roasted salted pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Next, add the eggs and mix until smooth.
- Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and pecans just until evenly distributed.
- Drop balls of dough onto the prepared pans using a medium cookie scoop.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges. Let cool completely on the pans.
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