Chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies 

Chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic sweetness of chocolate chip cookies with the rich, nutty flavor of toasted pecans. These cookies boast a perfect chewy texture and a wonderful crunch from the pecans, making them an irresistible snack or dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  
  

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  
  

• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   
   

3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
   
   

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
   
   

5. Fold in chocolate chips and toasted pecans.
   
   

6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
   
   

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
   
   

8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per cookie, approx., makes 36 cookies):

• Calories: 190 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 11 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 25 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 90 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 23 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugars: 16 g
  
  

• Protein: 3 g