Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies blend nutty brown butter, sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans into a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 92 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 10 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecan halves (roughly chopped)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet, brown the butter over medium heat until golden and nutty.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and egg until just combined.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
- Form ¼ cup dough balls and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For the best texture, make sure to chill the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
