Tasty Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Tasty Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the sweetness of chocolate chips and crunchy toasted pecans to create the ultimate chewy and flavorful cookie experience. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a delightful balance of crispy edges and chewy centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 medium-sized cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Browned Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to melt completely, then gently stir or swirl the pan as it cooks. The butter will bubble and change to a deep golden yellow color with a nutty aroma and small brown bits forming. Immediately pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and refrigerate for about an hour until solidified.
- Cream Browned Butter and Sugars: Once the browned butter has solidified, transfer it to a stand mixer bowl. Add the packed brown sugar and white sugar, then cream the mixture for about 2 minutes until fluffy and well combined. Add 1 large egg and 2 tsp vanilla extract, mixing again until thoroughly incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients and Fold in Chocolate Chips and Pecans: Add 1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt to the mixing bowl. Stir on low speed just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Fold in 2/3 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion out the cookie dough onto a parchment or silicone mat-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies adequately apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool and Serve the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack. This ensures they have crisp edges and chewy centers. Serve warm with a glass of milk for the ultimate treat.
Notes
- Do not burn the browned butter; watch carefully once the nutty aroma appears.
- Chilling the browned butter helps achieve the right texture when creaming with sugars.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
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