Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies Recipe – The ultimate cookie indulgence awaits! These soft and chewy treats are loaded with rich chocolate chips and crunchy pecans, making every bite a delightful flavor explosion. Whether you enjoy them with a glass of milk or as a scrumptious ice cream sandwich, these cookies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings. Perfect for your holiday cookie tray, sharing with loved ones, or keeping all to yourself!

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Homemade Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are out-of-this-world delicious! The moment you take a bite, you’ll be transported to cookie heaven! The rich and velvety chocolate chips melt in your mouth, while the crunchy pecans add the perfect nutty twist to every delectable morsel. But it’s the soft and chewy texture that really takes these cookies to the next level. They’re a true indulgence, bursting with flavor in every single bite. Whether you enjoy them with a cold glass of milk or a cozy cup of coffee, these cookies are an absolute treat for any sweet tooth. These cookies will leave you craving more!

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How to Make The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Pour butter into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl and mix for 4 minutes. Add eggs and mix well. Mix together baking soda and warm water and stir to dissolve. Add baking soda mixture and vanilla extract to the dough. Mix well.

In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter. Add chocolate chips and chopped pecans to the dough and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the dough and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours up to overnight.

Remove the dough from the fridge and place cookie dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. Cool on the baking pan for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely.

How to Measure Flour

One cup of flour weighs 4.25 ounces. To properly measure flour, give the flour a stir to loosen it up in the container. Use a spoon and lightly spoon the flour into your measuring cup. Use a flat straight edge (like the straight back of a knife) to level off the top of the flour in the measuring cup. Do NOT compact the flour in the measuring cup.

Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

I make the cookie dough in an electric stand mixer. You can mix the dough with a hand mixer or by hand with a spatula or wooden spoon.
For larger cookies, use an ice cream scoop and increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
Feel free to substitute your favorite baking chips for chocolate chips.
- Chocolate chunks
- milk chocolate chips
- peanut butter chips
- dark chocolate chips
Add a sprinkle of sea salt on the warm cookies for a sweet and salty treat.
Can Chocolate Chip Cookies be frozen? Yes! You can freeze the cookie dough or the baked cookies.
- To freeze the unbaked cookie dough, scoop the dough and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Once the dough is frozen, transfer cookie dough balls to a freezer bag and store the balls in the freezer for 3 to 6 months.
  - There is no need to thaw the cookies before baking, simply add a few minutes to the cooking time.
- To freeze baked cookies, allow the cookies to cool completely and place them in a freezer bag. Place the bag in the freezer. The cookies will keep for about 3 months in the freezer.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scratch

These cookies are perfect on their own, but why not kick it up a notch? Grab a glass of milk, because dunking these warm, soft cookies is an absolute delight. And for an extra touch of decadence, try sandwiching a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream between two cookies – voilà, the ultimate ice cream sandwich experience! Whether you’re sharing them with friends and family on your holiday cookie tray or keeping them all to yourself (no judgment here!), these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!

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