Description
These Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything winter dreams are made of—deep, nutty flavor from browned butter, toasty pecans, gooey chocolate chips, and a chewy, golden texture. It’s a rich and cozy upgrade to the classic chocolate chip cookie, perfect for chilly evenings, cookie swaps, or gifting straight from the oven.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
Brown the butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring often, until it foams, turns golden brown, and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool for 10–15 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips and toasted pecans. Chill dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best results.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 / Cookie
- Sugar: 14g / Cookie
- Fat: 11g / Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 22g / Cookie
- Protein: 2g / Cookie