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Published: Jun 30, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A broken cookie on a baking rack.

Hearty pecan chocolate chip cookies are loaded with chunks of pecans and chocolate chips.

These are a jumbo sized cookie sure to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites!

Cookies on a white plate by a glass of milk.
Table of Contents
Pecans and chocolate
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
More delicious cookies
Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pecans and chocolate

This isn't your typical chocolate chip cookie! This cookie goes above and beyond the average cookie and is loaded with pecans and chocolate chips.

The pecans add crunch, flavor and heartiness. These are a thicker cookie that are slightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

Make these cookies to serve for dessert, an afterschool snack, to pack into lunch boxes or to sell at a bake sale!

I've made these pecan chocolate chip cookies larger than a normal sized cookie and used a big ¼ cup scoop to portion these out.

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making cookies with pecans.
  • Pecans - chopped. You could toast your pecans a bit before adding to the cookie dough. This will give a slightly deeper flavor to your cookies.
  • Chocolate chips - I use semi sweet chocolate chips
  • Butter - I use salted butter. Make certain your butter is soft so it can fully be mixed in with the sugars.
  • Eggs - I usually pull out my eggs along with my butter so both come to room temperature
  • Sugar - Brown sugar and granulated sugar
  • Vanilla - Use pure vanilla

Step by step directions

  • Cream butter until soft and smooth
  • Add both sugars and mix for 1-2 minutes
  • Add eggs and vanilla
  • Mix in flour, baking soda and salt
  • Add chopped pecans and chocolate chips
  • Use a scoop to form balls of dough and place on a baking sheet
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 12-14 minutes
  • Allow cookies to cool for a minute then remove from baking sheet and continue cooling on a baking rack
Scoops of cookie dough on a baking sheet.
Cookies cooling on a baking rack.

Recipe tips

  • Be certain to fully preheat your oven before baking cookies
  • Use a scoop to form evenly sized cookies
  • Give a bit of extra space on your cookie tray. I normally fit 12 cookies on a tray, but with these jumbo sized cookies, I just place 6 cookies.
  • Allow cookies to fully cool before storing in an airtight container
  • Use parchment paper on cookie sheets or bake on an ungreased cookie sheet

Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze pecan chocolate chip cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze well. Once fully cooled, place in a freezer safe container and freeze. Cookies are best eaten within 3 months.

Can I make these cookies smaller in size?

Yes, you can use a smaller size cookie scoop for making these cookies. Bake 10-12 minutes.

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Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kathy
Jumbo sized cookies filled with pecans and chocolate chips.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Jumbo Size Cookie Scoop (#16)
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecans (chopped)
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Mix butter until smooth and creamy
    1 cup butter
  • Stir in both sugars and mix for 1-2 minutes until light and creamy
    1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Add eggs and vanilla and mix well
    2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Mix in flour, baking soda and salt
    2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add chopped pecans and chocolate chips
    2 cups pecans, 2 cups chocolate chips
  • Use a scoop to form balls of dough and place on a baking sheet
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 12-14 minutes
  • Allow cookies to cool for a minute then remove from baking sheet and continue cooling on a baking rack

Notes

  • Be certain to fully preheat your oven before baking cookies
  • Use a scoop to form evenly sized cookies
  • Give a bit of extra space on your cookie tray. I normally fit 12 cookies on a tray, but with these jumbo sized cookies, I just place 6 cookies.
  • Allow cookies to fully cool before storing in an airtight container
  • Use parchment paper on cookie sheets or bake on an ungreased cookie sheet

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Valentina says

    July 05, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    LOVE David's comment "you had me at jumbo." Me too! And I love pecans with their delicious maple-y flavor. And with the chocolate -- yes please. 🙂 ~Valentina

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 06, 2022 at 4:58 am

      It's a great combination!

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    July 05, 2022 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    You had me at jumbo. 🙂 Seriously, though, I've always loved chopped pecans in my cookies! As far as I'm concerned, this is the ultimate cookie recipe - I'll take 2 please!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 05, 2022 at 8:31 am

      You bet!

      Reply

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