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Exploring the world of baking often leads to delightful discoveries, and nothing excites cookie enthusiasts more than the perfect chocolate chip pecan cookie. These decadent treats combine the sweetness of chocolate with the rich, buttery flavor of pecans, creating a cookie that is utterly irresistible. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and roughly chopped pecans in a chewy cookie base elevates an everyday recipe to something truly special. Not only do these cookies have a scrumptious taste, but they also offer a wonderful texture, featuring a crisp exterior while remaining soft and chewy in the center.
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Decadent Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies Recipe

These decadent cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and pecans for a delightful treat. Perfectly chewy with a golden edge, they are a favorite for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baking, chocolate chip, cookies, dessert, pecans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  • Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the dough.