Description
Delightful cookies combining the rich flavor of brown butter, the warmth of bourbon, and chunks of chocolate, all harmonized with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (5-7 minutes).
- Cool the brown butter slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then stir in bourbon.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in pecans and chocolate chunks.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor and texture. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, baking, brown butter, bourbon, pecans, chocolate