Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Classic brown butter pecan chocolate chunk cookies with a rich, nutty flavor and satisfyingly chewy texture.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup pecans

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 ½ cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chunks

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4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a rich golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans. Let cool slightly.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled brown butter pecan mixture.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
6
Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375F.
30 min
7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
9 min