Decadent Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Indulge in these delicious Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies, featuring rich flavors and delightful textures, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups pecan halves, toasted
- 1½ tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp bourbon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Pecan halves, for topping (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat with 1½ tablespoons of butter for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the two sticks of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling until golden brown and nutty in aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Combine the browned butter with dark brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl, beating until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully, adding toasted pecans and chocolate chunks last.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
