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Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Deliciously rich and chewy cookies featuring brown butter, bourbon, toasted pecans, and melting chocolate chunks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups pecan halves, finely chopped
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted until browned
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, roughly chopped into chunks
  • 24 pecan halves, for decoration (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast the chopped pecans in a skillet with butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  2. Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan until it becomes amber and smells nutty. Pour into a mixing bowl to cool slightly.
  3. Whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine the cooled brown butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  5. Add vanilla extract, bourbon, and eggs one at a time, mixing until glossy.
  6. Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  7. Stir in the chopped chocolate and toasted pecans evenly throughout the dough.
  8. Chill the dough covered for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Prepare to bake by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper.
  10. Scoop dough into balls, place on sheets, and press a pecan half on top if using. Bake for 12 minutes until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday exchanges and cozy afternoons. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: brown butter cookies, bourbon cookies, pecan cookies, chocolate chunk cookies, holiday cookies, chewy cookies

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