Description
Indulge in these delicious Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the classic sweetness of chocolate chips and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfectly chewy with crisp edges, these cookies make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Browned Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let it melt, then gently stir or swirl the pan as it cooks. The butter will bubble and then turn a deep golden yellow with brown bits forming and a nutty aroma developing. Be careful not to burn it. Pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and refrigerate for about an hour to solidify.
- Cream Browned Butter and Sugars: Once solidified, transfer the browned butter to a stand mixer bowl. Add packed brown sugar and white sugar and cream together for about 2 minutes until fluffy. Then mix in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients and Fold in Chocolate Chips and Pecans: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixer bowl and stir on low speed just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent tough cookies. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped toasted pecans evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion the dough onto a parchment or silicone mat-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies adequately. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool and Serve the Cookies: Allow the baked cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes to set with crisp edges and chewy centers, then transfer to a cooling rack. Serve best with a glass of milk for a classic treat.
Notes
- Be attentive while browning butter to avoid burning it, as the nutty aroma is your cue to remove it from heat.
- Do not over-mix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Toast pecans before chopping to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- For perfectly sized cookies, use a cookie scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup.
- Cooling cookies on the baking sheet first helps them set with ideal texture before moving to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: browned butter cookies, pecan chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, dessert
