Description
Thick, chewy cookies with browned butter, toasted pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chunks, finished with flaky sea salt for a bakery-quality treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300g) packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (150g) raw pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt (like Maldon), for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool completely, then chop into rough pieces.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until milk solids turn golden brown and it smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool for 15-20 minutes until warm but not hot.
- In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and glossy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chunks.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (up to 72 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place on sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly soft.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 24 hours is crucial for texture and flavor. Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning. Underbake slightly for chewy centers. Store in an airtight container with a piece of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, pecan cookies, brown butter cookies, bakery style cookies, flaky salt cookies, chewy cookies, holiday baking