Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch with these white chocolate chunk pecan cookies. The buttery cookie dough is packed with white chocolate chunks and toasted pecans, creating a decadent treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chunks
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chunks and toasted pecans.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Toasting the pecans before adding them to the cookie dough enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunch.
White chocolate chunks provide a creamy sweetness to balance the nuttiness of the pecans.