Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
When it comes to cookies, few treats can rival the timeless allure of a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. Add the nutty crunch of pecans, and you've elevated a classic to something truly extraordinary. Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies strike the perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and flavor, making them a favorite for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply a cozy night at home.
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Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, shortening and sugars until smooth.½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup vegetable shortening, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup brown sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until just combined2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 eggs
- Add the all-purpose flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until completely blended.2 ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until completely combined.1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped pecans
- Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place on the parchment paper lined baking sheet and repeat the process, allowing enough space for the cookies to spread. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You may also freeze the cookies for up to 4 months. Ensure that you take them out early enough to thaw before eating or microwave them for just a bit to enjoy a warm cookie!
Aesthetic: For a better looking cookie, place a few chocolate chips and toasted pecans on top of each cookie dough ball before baking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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