Brown Butter Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Pecans
Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Cookies are rich, chewy cookies with toasted pecans, chocolate chunks, and a subtle bourbon flavor enhanced by nutty brown butter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty; cool slightly.
- Whisk in brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and bourbon.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually fold into wet ingredients.
- Fold in toasted pecans and chocolate chunks. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool 5 minutes on
Notes
Toast pecans for deeper flavor; drizzle chocolate or sprinkle sea salt if desired. Chilling dough helps control spread.