Description
Indulge in the warm, nutty flavor of brown butter combined with the sweetness of bourbon, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate chunks in this delightful cookie recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chunks (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Instructions
- Prepare the Brown Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix the Sugars: In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and slightly cooled brown butter. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in the vanilla and bourbon.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add the Good Stuff: Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped pecans, being careful not to overmix.
- Chill the Dough (optional): Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour for richer flavor.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
For variations, swap pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, brown butter, bourbon, pecans, chocolate chunks, dessert