Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938. She added chopped chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting the chocolate to melt and create chocolate cookies. However, the chocolate pieces retained their shape, and thus the chocolate chip cookie was born.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 115 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated Sugar
• 100 gram Brown Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 250 gram All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 200 gram Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
• 100 gram Pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chunks and chopped pecans.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious chocolate chunk and pecan cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.