Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

These chocolate chip pecan cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray! They are mega soft, chewy, plus easy to make with simple ingredients!

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: cookies

Equipment

Electric mixer
2 large baking sheets

Ingredients

Roasted Pecans:

½ cup raw pecans, plus extra for topping, if desired

Cookies:

1 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
½ cup semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate chips, plus more for topping the cookie dough
½ cup chopped roasted pecans, plus more for topping the cookie dough

Instructions

Roast the Pecans:

Preheat your oven to 225°F. Spread the raw pecans in an even layer on an unlined baking sheet.
Roast the pecans for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to roast as they cool.
Once cooled, coarsely chop the pecans and set aside.

Make the Cookies:

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter until smooth. Add both sugars and beat for 3 full minutes, wipe down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the egg and egg yolk and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes until well combined, light, and fluffy.
In 2-3 additions, add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined after each. Mix until the dough comes together, then mix in the chocolate chips and roasted pecans.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough into 2-3 tablespoon balls. Arrange the dough on your lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Dot the tops with more chocolate chips and roasted pecans, if desired.
Bake the cookies, one baking sheet at a time, for 12 minutes each. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a plate or serving rack.

Notes

The dough for these cookies does not need to chill before baking. However, if time allows, chilling the dough for 30 minutes or overnight can improve the flavor and texture.

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