Description
These Tasty Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the sweet crunch of toasted pecans and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly chewy with crisp edges, these cookies are a delightful treat for any cookie lover.
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, then gently stir or swirl the pan as it continues to cook. The butter will bubble and change to a deep golden yellow. Continue stirring until small brown bits form and a nutty aroma develops. Be careful not to burn it, then immediately pour into a heatproof bowl and refrigerate for about an hour until solidified.
- Cream Browned Butter and Sugars: Transfer the solidified browned butter to a stand mixer bowl. Add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup white sugar. Cream together for about 2 minutes until fluffy and combined. Add 1 large egg and 2 tsp vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- 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 mixer. Stir on low speed just until combined; avoid over-mixing. Fold in 2/3 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion out the dough onto a parchment or silicone mat-lined baking sheet with space between each cookie. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool and Serve the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. This ensures crisp edges and chewy centers. Enjoy with a glass of milk for the perfect treat!
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the browned butter; watch closely once it starts to bubble and brown bits form.
- Refrigerating the browned butter solidifies it, making it easier to cream with sugars.
- Do not over-mix the dough after adding dry ingredients to prevent tough cookies.
- Toasting pecans enhances their flavor and crunch but can be done ahead of time.
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time slightly; for crisper edges, bake full 12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: browned butter cookies, pecan chocolate chip cookies, chewy chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, dessert recipes
