Description
Indulge in these elevated chocolate chip cookies featuring cinnamon-roasted pecans and a touch of molasses. This recipe offers a delightful contrast between a soft, chewy interior and a crunchy, nutty exterior. Perfect for cozy afternoons at home, these bakery-style treats are designed to be shared and enjoyed with loved ones, filling your kitchen with the heart-warming aroma of toasted nuts and sweet spices.
Ingredients
1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for nuts)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for nuts)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch of fine sea salt
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the pecan halves with melted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and molasses until smooth.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Fold in the chocolate chips and the cooled cinnamon-roasted pecans.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Scoop the dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for the best texture and flavor development. You can store pre-scooped dough balls in the freezer for up to one month and bake them straight from frozen, adding a minute or two to the cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg