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Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings any day of the week.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure is best
For the Dry Mix
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
For the Sweet Treats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, dark or white
  • 1 cup pecans toasted optional, can swap with walnuts

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Stand Mixer
  • paddle attachment
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it turns golden brown and nutty.
  2. Mix the cooled, solidified browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F, drop dough onto a baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cool the browned butter properly, aim for a fragrant golden hue, avoid overbaking, and store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread for softness.

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