Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

These chocolate chip pecan cookies are chewy on the inside, crisp on the edges, and filled with rich chocolate and crunchy toasted pecans. They're a delicious twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie — perfect for any cookie lover!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor, optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
7. Scoop dough (about 1.5 tbsp per cookie) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.