Description
These Chocolate Butter Pecan Cookies offer a deliciously rich combination of buttery pecan-laden dough and sweet chocolate drizzle. They are perfect for cookie lovers seeking a nutty crunch and smooth chocolate finish in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Sticks Butter, softened (approximately 1 cup or 226 grams)
- 1/4 cup Sugar (50 grams)
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar (about 67 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon Water
- 3/4 cups Chopped Pecans (about 90 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips (approximately 270 grams)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, and water to the butter mixture. Continue beating until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape into a log approximately 10 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm (2 to 3 hours).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough, unwrap it, and cut slices approximately 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on the baking sheet with 1 inch of space between each cookie. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- While cookies cool, melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth (about 1 to 1.5 minutes).
- Drizzle melted chocolate over each cooled cookie.
- Refrigerate cookies for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm up.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Perfect for holiday gatherings and parties.
- Can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pecan Cookies, Cookie Recipe, Dessert