These Chocolate Chip Pecan cookies are loaded with flavorful texture, buttery rich flavor, with crispy edges and a soft center. The evil genius of cookies that sucks you in and leaves you craving more.
In a medium bowl, add 2.5 cups All-purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, and 1 teaspoon Salt. Stir until combined.
In a large bowl or mixer, add 1 cup Unsalted Butter, 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, and ½ cup White Granulated Sugar. Beat at medium-high speed until creamy and fluffy. Add 2 Large Eggs and 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract and mix until well incorporated.
Add dry ingredient mixture to egg mixture, ½ cup at a time, and mix slightly between additions. Scrape the side of the bowl and mix until consistent. Do not overmix. (The point of mixing in smaller portions is to keep the flour from puffing into the air.)
Set aside ¼ cup of each of the chips and pecans. Fold the rest into the batter with a spatula or spoon.
Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle 3-4 chocolate chips and some pecan on top. Press slightly so they stick.
Bake 10-14 minutes or until edges are starting to brown. Allow to cool slightly before moving to a wire rack.