Chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Loves
There’s something a little magical about cookies that don’t make you wait. No chilling. No babysitting. Just mix, scoop, and bake. These chewy chocolate chip pecan cookies? They’re everything I want in a cookie—crispy edges, soft centers, and a warm, nutty hug from the pecans.
We all have our go-to treats. Mine just happens to involve butter, brown sugar, and an oven that smells like pure joy. Whether I’m baking for a neighbor or just because Tuesday needs a lift, these cookies hit every note. And yes, I use real butter. Always.
If you’ve got twenty minutes, a mixing bowl, and a craving that won't quit, you’ve got all the ingredients for cookie greatness. They’re part of my collection of quick and easy recipes, and one of the sweet easy recipes I reach for when life needs a little delicious distraction.
Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You’ll know it’s ready when it looks like cookie dough clouds.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth. If it smells amazing already, you’re on the right track.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Don’t rush it—your arms need the workout.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Try not to eat half the dough. (But I won’t judge.)
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should look slightly underdone—that’s how you get the chew.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Then, dig in. Or don’t wait at all. I don’t.