Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

These Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are soft and chewy in the center with crispy edges, packed with chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. Perfect for snacks, parties, or dessert. 🍫🌰

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🥣 Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips

• 1 cup chopped pecans

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl whisk together:

• flour

• baking soda

• salt

Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl beat:

• butter

• brown sugar

• granulated sugar

Mix until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla

• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

• Stir in vanilla extract.

5. Combine Mixtures

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

• Mix until just combined.

6. Add Chocolate & Pecans

Fold in:

• chocolate chips

• chopped pecans

7. Shape Cookies

• Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.

• Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes until:

• edges are golden brown

• centers are still soft

9. Cool

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with a glass of milk 🥛

• Drizzle with melted chocolate

• Make ice-cream cookie sandwiches

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✅ Baking Tips

• Chill the dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.

• Lightly toast pecans for extra flavor.

• Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon for a warm twist.

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