Ultimate Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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December 3, 2024
These Ultimate Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the perfect balance of crispy edges and a soft, gooey center. Packed with rich, melted chocolate and crunchy pecans, every bite delivers an indulgent, bakery-style treat.
Whether enjoyed warm with a glass of milk or as an afternoon pick-me-up, these cookies are irresistibly delicious. With their deep chocolate flavor and perfect chewy texture, they’re bound to become a go-to favorite for any cookie lover!
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Ingredients:
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| 0.6666667cup all purpose flour | |
| 1tsp vanilla flavoring | |
| 0.5tsp baking powder | |
| 0.25cup brown sugar packed | |
| 1cup chocolate chips | |
| 8oz chocolate chunks chopped | |
| 2large eggs | |
| 0.5cup pecans chopped | |
| 0.5tsp salt | |
| 1stick butter unsalted, melted |
Directions
1.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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2.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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3.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract. | 2. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is just melted and smooth (about 1 minute total). Set aside to cool slightly.
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4.
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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5.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
1. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, blending until smooth. | 2. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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6.
Add Mix-ins
Fold in the chocolate chunks and pecans gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.
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7.
Portion the Dough
Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2–3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
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8.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain soft and chewy. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
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9.
Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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10.
Serve and Enjoy
Savor your warm, gooey chocolate chunk cookies with a glass of cold milk or as is!
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