Rich & Nutty Double Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
You’ll love this double chocolate chip pecan cookies recipe – rich, nutty, and irresistibly decadent. Perfect for cookie lovers!
If you’re a chocolate lover, prepare to be completely obsessed with these double chocolate chip pecan cookies! Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie bursting with rich cocoa flavor and loaded with gooey chocolate chips and crunchy pecans.
It’s the ultimate indulgence, and the perfect treat for when you want something truly decadent. These cookies are a hit for holiday gatherings, cozy winter nights, or anytime you’re craving a little chocolate escape.
Not only do they make a great addition to any dessert table, but they’re also an amazing choice for gift-giving—just imagine how thrilled someone would be to receive a batch of homemade, double chocolate goodness!
With their deep chocolate flavor and perfect balance of textures, they’re great for festive cookie exchanges, satisfying your sweet tooth, or even just treating yourself on a chilly evening.
These cookies come together in under 30 minutes, and their easy prep makes them perfect for bakers of any skill level.
If you’re looking for a way to add a little extra warmth and indulgence to your day, these double chocolate chip pecan cookies are here to deliver.
Here’s what you’re going to need:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They’ll last a few weeks in the refrigerator.
Get the printable recipe card below:
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs large
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.2 eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup pecans
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator – covered – for an hour minimum.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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If you enjoyed these chocolate chocolate chip cookies with pecans, let me know in the comments! Also check out these other tasty cookies:
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