Description
These Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are jumbo-sized, chewy, and crisp around the edges, made with toasted pecans and rich brown butter for an irresistible depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans/pecan pieces
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced and divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare a second sheet for batch rotation if available.
- Set butter out at room temperature for 15 minutes before using.
- Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 5–6 minutes, stirring halfway through, then set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Add 10 tablespoons butter to a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2–3 minutes until browned with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 4 tablespoons until melted. Transfer to a heat-safe or stand mixer bowl.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the butter and mix to combine.
- Add egg and egg yolk. Mix for 30 seconds, let rest for 3 minutes. Repeat mixing and resting for 2 more rounds. Mixture should be smooth, thick, and shiny.
- Use a rubber spatula or paddle attachment to mix in the dry ingredients for 1 minute. Dough will be soft.
- Fold in chocolate chips and toasted pecans.
- Portion dough with a large cookie scoop and drop 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Optionally top with more chocolate chips and pecans.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use two baking sheets and rotate batches to prevent over-softening dough from hot pans.
- Brown butter adds rich nutty flavor—don’t skip this step!
- No chilling required, but dough may appear soft and that is normal.
- Top cookies with extra chocolate chips and pecans for a bakery-style appearance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jumbo cookie
- Calories: 464
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
