Crisp Cocoa-Pecan Cookies

Crisp Cocoa-Pecan Cookies
300 min.
16
223kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Crisp Cocoa-Pecan Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich combination of bittersweet chocolate and crunchy pecans, these cookies offer a satisfying texture and a burst of flavor in every bite. The addition of natural cocoa powder gives them a deep, chocolatey essence that is sure to please even the most discerning chocolate aficionados.

What sets these cookies apart is their unique crispiness, achieved through a careful baking process that ensures they are perfectly flat and golden around the edges. The balance of sugars creates a delightful sweetness that complements the nuttiness of the pecans, making them an irresistible snack for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Not only are these cookies delicious, but they are also easy to prepare. With a chilling time of just four hours, you can whip up a batch ahead of time and have them ready for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. Plus, the added touch of drizzled melted chocolate on top elevates them to a whole new level of decadence.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious Crisp Cocoa-Pecan Cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened (scooped into measuring spoon, then leveled)
  • tablespoons plus light
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted cooled melted ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon (generous) salt in medium bowl. Stir butter and next 5 ingredients in another medium bowl until smooth. Stir in flour mixture, then nuts. Cover and chill until firm enough to scoop, at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  2. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 325°F. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment. Measure 2 level tablespoonfuls dough; roll between palms into ball.
  3. Place on prepared sheet. Using fingers, spread out dough to 3-inch-diameter disk. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing 5 inches apart.
  4. Bake cookies 8 minutes; reverse sheets.
  5. Bake cookies until flat and beginning to darken around edges, about 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer cookies on parchment to rack (cookies will crisp as they cool). DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  7. Place rack inside rimmed baking sheet.
  8. Place chocolate chips in small microwave- safe bowl.
  9. Heat chips in microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth, stirring occasionally.
  10. Place cookies on rack.
  11. Drizzle melted chocolate over cookies.
  12. Let stand until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories223kcal
Protein4.31%
Fat54.95%
Carbs40.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.26
Glycemic Load
9.12
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.4647826238171%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.73mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Catechin
1.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
1.9mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.33kcal
11.17%
Fat:14.08g
21.66%
Saturated Fat:6.67g
41.71%
Carbohydrates:23.49g
7.83%
Net Carbohydrates:21.99g
8%
Sugar:13.08g
14.53%
Cholesterol:19.09mg
6.36%
Sodium:45.35mg
1.97%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:2.48g
4.97%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.28%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.08%
Copper:0.15mg
7.33%
Selenium:4.44µg
6.34%
Fiber:1.5g
5.98%
Folate:22.35µg
5.59%
Iron:0.9mg
4.97%
Phosphorus:48.28mg
4.83%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.66%
Magnesium:18.11mg
4.53%
Vitamin A:226.08IU
4.52%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.49%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.93%
Calcium:33.21mg
3.32%
Potassium:100.42mg
2.87%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.63%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.72%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.53%
Vitamin K:1.34µg
1.28%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious