Name: Simple Browned Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) — browned until nutty and aromatic; cool slightly; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped pecans — toasted; reserve a few halves for topping

Description

Indulgent cookies with browned butter, toasted pecans, and melty chocolate for a nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) — browned until nutty and aromatic; cool slightly
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans — toasted; reserve a few halves for topping

Instructions

Brown the butter: In a light-colored saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Swirl often; it will foam, then the milk solids will brown and smell nutty. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
Mix sugars and butter: In a bowl, whisk together the brown and granulated sugars with the warm browned butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Build the dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
Chill (optional): For thicker cookies, chill the dough 15–30 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds onto a parchment-lined sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 9–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers still look slightly underbaked.
Cool and enjoy: Transfer to a wire rack after 5 minutes. Top with reserved pecan halves while warm.

Notes

Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before serving for an irresistible sweet-salty contrast. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, pecan cookies, desserts, baking