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Ultimate Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

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A delightful blend of nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and luscious chocolate chunks, these cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Ingredients

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  • 230 g Butter (soft)
  • 2 cups Flour (plus 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 Eggs + 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Chocolate chunks
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 cup Pecans (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat until golden brown, swirling constantly for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Cool the Butter: Transfer the browned butter to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  3. Mix the Ingredients: Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt to the cooled butter. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Prepare the Add-Ins: Chop chocolate and toast pecans in a dry skillet over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Combine Dough Ingredients: Sift flour and baking soda together, and fold into the wet mixture along with the chocolate chunks and toasted pecans.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat and Portion: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and scoop 1 1/2 tbsp of dough onto a baking sheet.
  8. Add Extras and Bake: Top with chocolate chunks and pecans, bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Cool and Serve: Sprinkle with flaky salt and let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For best flavor, allow dough to chill overnight. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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

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