Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened (1 1/2 sticks/170 grams)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar (150 grams)
• 1/3 cup superfine (castor) sugar (67 grams)
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose (plain) flour (250 grams)
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans (170 grams)
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (240 grams)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 320ºF/160ºC. Line a large baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper.

2. 2

   Spread the pecans onto the baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes until fragrant. Remove to a plate and allow to cool. You’ll be able to reuse the lined baking sheet.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer (or wooden spoon), beat the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well combined and smooth. Add egg and egg yolk and vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Sieve flour, baking soda and salt directly over the bowl and into the butter mixture.

5. 5

   Mix in flour, followed by pecans and chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Use a small cookie scoop or divide mixture into 30 portions and roll into balls. Don't flatten.

7. 7

   Bake in a preheated oven for 9-12 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool on a baking tray for 5-10 minutes. Then cool on wire rack