Chocolate Pecan Delight Cookies are rich, buttery treats bursting with chunks of toasted pecans and melted chocolate. These cookies offer a perfect balance of crunchy nuts and gooey chocolate in every bite, making them an irresistible snack or dessert. Soft in the center and slightly crisp at the edges, they’re a classic favorite for cookie jars, holiday baking, or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix dry and wet ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Add pecans and chocolate
Fold in the toasted pecans and chocolate chips evenly.
7. Scoop and bake
Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
8. Cool
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, to bring out their flavor.
- For extra chewiness, substitute half the granulated sugar with brown sugar.
These Chocolate Pecan Delight Cookies are a timeless treat that combines the best of nutty crunch and rich chocolate. Perfect with a glass of milk or your favorite hot drink, they’re sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.
