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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/09/2014Updated: 06/16/2021

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Soft, chewy dark chocolate and pecan cookies are a more sophisticated version of a traditional chocolate chip cookie. They’ll quickly become a favorite.

Close up of dark chocolate and pecan cookie on marble surface. More cookies and teapot in background. Text overlay reads "Dark Chocolate & Pecan Cookies."

I feel like I haven’t posted a cookie recipe in a long time. But don’t you worry. Cookies and I are BFFs. Best. Friends. Foreeeeeever. Or until my skinny jeans start getting tight. Then we might need to put a little distance between each other. But don’t worry, cookies. I’ll see you around soon.

When Katie (of Katie’s Cucina) asked me to help her out with a guest post, I immediately said yes. You see, Katie’s busy. She just had a baby!!! The last thing she needs to be doing right now is blogging so I am so thrilled to be able to help her out. She needs to spend ALL her time snuggling her new little cutie. And little Ryder is so, so, SO cute! 

Close up front view of cookie, with fancy teapot, cups, spoons in background.

Kind of makes me want to have another one.

Oh wait. Puking for 9 months straight? Never mind, I’m good. Maybe Katie will let me snuggle with Ryder so I can get my baby fix.

In the meantime, back to the cookies. These cookies will quickly shoot to the top of your list of favorites.

They are super thick and soft — one of my favorite cookie attributes. Along with dark chocolate chips, crunchy, flavorful pecans, what I think makes these cookies really special is a touch of cinnamon. It complements the chocolate and pecans just perfectly and makes these cookies slightly more interesting and sophisticated than a plain ol’ chocolate chip cookie. 

No offense, chocolate chip cookies, I still love you, too! 

Craving more cookies? Try:

 

  • Andes Mint Cookies
  • Coffee Cookies with Clove
  • Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Whole Wheat Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • Mexican Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
  • Gingersnap Cookies with White Chocolate and Cranberries
  • Windmill Cookies aka Speculoos Cookies (plus nut free option)
  •  Triple Chocolate Cookies from It’s Yummi
  • 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies from Barefeet in the Kitchen

 

Arrangement of cookies, teapot, spoon, cups, on white marble surface.

I originally shared this recipe for chocolate and pecan cookies on Katie’s Cucina but you can find it here as well!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Arrangement of cookies, teapot, spoon, cups, on white marble surface.
Recipe

Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate and Pecan Cookies

4.45 from 9 votes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
3 dozen cookies
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Soft, chewy dark chocolate and pecan cookies are a more sophisticated version of a traditional chocolate chip cookie. They'll quickly become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), cream together butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). With the mixer on low, add egg and vanilla. Return mixer to medium and mix until incorporated. Scrape sides as needed.
  • With the mixer back on low, add dry ingredient mixture gradually until dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans by hand. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat and set aside.
  • Form balls from approximately 1 tablespoon of dough. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are just barely golden. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes on baking sheet before removing and placing on wire rack to finish cooling. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 84mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. katie says

    April 11, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Thank you again for guest posting for me. Today is the first day I’ve gotten on the computer since Ryder came into our lives! It feels good and now I’m ready to bake cookies. ;)

    Reply
  2. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

    April 10, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    These cookies look gorgeous! I love the idea of pecans too, we never have ‘pecan anything’ in Australia and we are totally missing out!

    Reply
  3. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    April 9, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    What a great recipe for Katie’s blog. I’m always up for cookies. So no more babies??

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 9, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Never say never…. ;)

      Reply
  4. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    April 9, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Another gorgeous way to eat dark chocolate. *Love*
    Have a beautiful day Rachel!

    Reply
  5. Katrina @ WVS says

    April 9, 2014 at 10:14 am

    This recipe is great!! I love cookies like these :)

    Reply
  6. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    April 9, 2014 at 9:19 am

    I LOVE how thick and puffy these are. Also, nuts and cinnamon in my chocolate chip cookies are two musts for me!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 9, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      The cinnamon makes them SO much better!

      Reply
  7. Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says

    April 9, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Dark chocolate and pecans is SUCH a great combo. These cookies look absolutely perfect!

    Reply

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