Prepare to elevate your cookie game with these mind-blowing Pecan Bourbon Chocolate Chunk Cookies that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! Imagine a cookie that combines the rich warmth of bourbon, the crunch of toasted pecans, and the decadent melt of chocolate chunks - this isn't just a cookie, it's a gourmet adventure that will transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary masterpiece.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup of bourbon and 2 large eggs to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on low speed until the ingredients are well combined, ensuring the eggs are fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans and 1 cup of chocolate chunks using a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure that the nuts and chocolate are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your Pecan Bourbon Chocolate Chunk Cookies warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the dough just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Use High-Quality Bourbon: The bourbon's flavor comes through, so choose a bourbon you'd enjoy drinking.
- Chop Pecans Consistently: Uniform pecan pieces ensure even distribution and texture.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool Completely: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- Store Smartly: Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
