Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookies

Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookies
45 min.
18
207kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookies, the perfect treat for any dessert lover! These cookies are not only easy to make but also packed with rich flavors that will leave you craving more. Picture this: the warm aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your kitchen, the rich notes of semisweet chocolate mingling with the nutty crunch of pecans, and the hint of cinnamon adding that cozy touch.

Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply want to enjoy a delicious homemade dessert, this recipe is sure to impress. Each cookie is a perfect balance of chewy and crunchy, with golden brown edges and soft centers that melt in your mouth. Plus, with only 45 minutes of prep time and enough cookies to serve 18 people, it’s a great choice for sharing with family and friends.

These scrumptious cookies are versatile and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to savor the taste of homemade goodness anytime you desire. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookies that are bound to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, vanilla and almond extract in large bowl until blended.
  3. Add egg; beat until fluffy. Beat in flour mixture. Stir pecans and chocolate pieces into dough.
  4. Using 2 tablespoonfuls dough for each cookie, drop dough mounds onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press tops slightly to flatten.
  5. Bake cookies until edges begin to brown but centers are still soft, about 13 minutes.
  6. Let cool on sheets 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer cookies to racks; cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories207kcal
Protein4.3%
Fat57.34%
Carbs38.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.78
Glycemic Load
3.86
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.473043522757%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.65mg
Delphinidin
0.44mg
Catechin
0.44mg
Epigallocatechin
0.34mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.11kcal
10.36%
Fat:13.43g
20.66%
Saturated Fat:5.8g
36.22%
Carbohydrates:20.2g
6.73%
Net Carbohydrates:18.65g
6.78%
Sugar:12.68g
14.09%
Cholesterol:24.46mg
8.15%
Sodium:110.88mg
4.82%
Alcohol:0.13g
100%
Alcohol %:0.41%
100%
Caffeine:8.13mg
2.71%
Protein:2.27g
4.54%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.12%
Copper:0.21mg
10.37%
Magnesium:26.85mg
6.71%
Iron:1.19mg
6.63%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.6%
Selenium:4.41µg
6.29%
Fiber:1.55g
6.22%
Phosphorus:56.28mg
5.63%
Zinc:0.62mg
4.13%
Folate:15.63µg
3.91%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.65%
Vitamin A:180.86IU
3.62%
Potassium:104.2mg
2.98%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.89%
Calcium:22.44mg
2.24%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.14%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.73%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.39%
Vitamin K:1.38µg
1.31%
Source:Epicurious