Chewy Brown Sugar Pecan (Printable view)

Soft and chewy cookies bursting with brown sugar flavor and crunchy toasted pecans.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 2 cups packed light brown sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

08 - 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient blend to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Fold the toasted pecans gently into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft and chewy texture
  • Crunchy toasted pecans add flavor
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) eggs dairy (butter) and tree nuts (pecans)
  • Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
03 -
  • Chill dough to enhance chewiness
  • Use toasted pecans for best flavor
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