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Irresistibly Chewy Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cookies combine the nutty flavor of brown butter with crunchy pecans and rich chocolate chips, creating an irresistible treat that’s both chewy and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
  • Flaky sea salt, optional, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the sliced butter, whisking continuously until browned and nutty.
  3. Pour the browned butter into a measuring cup and let it cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk the browned butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until fully incorporated.
  6. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until just combined.
  7. Add chocolate chips and chopped pecans, mixing evenly throughout the dough.
  8. Form 1/4-cup dough balls and place them on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each ball.
  9. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are deep golden and tops are light golden brown.
  11. Cool and serve, optionally sprinkling with flaky sea salt.

Notes

For the best texture, chill the dough before baking and keep an eye on the butter while browning.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/brown-butter-pecan-chocolate-chip-cookies-2/

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