Description
Indulgent chocolate pecan delight cookies combine rich chocolate with nutty pecans for an irresistible treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies a perfect companion to your afternoon coffee or evening dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (280 grams or 9.9 oz) butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams or 10.6 oz) flour, sifted
- 1 cup (100 grams or 3.5 oz) pecans, finely chopped
- ½ cup (50 grams or 1.8 oz) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (85 grams or 3 oz) chocolate chips, melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams or 1.8 oz) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an optimal baking temperature for rich, chocolatey cookies.
- Mixture Fusion: Blend butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture achieves a light, creamy consistency with notable volume.
- Dough Formation: Sift flour and cocoa powder into the creamy base, gently folding to create a smooth, uniform dough without any dry pockets or unincorporated ingredients.
- Pecan Coating: Shape the dough into two 9-inch cylindrical rolls, meticulously coating each roll’s exterior with finely chopped pecans for a crunchy, nutty exterior.
- Chilling Process: Wrap the pecan-encrusted dough rolls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the mixture to solidify and develop intense flavors.
- Slicing and Positioning: Remove chilled dough and slice into 1/3-inch thick rounds, arranging them precisely on an ungreased baking sheet with slight spacing between each cookie.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookie edges crisp up while maintaining a soft center, then cool completely before adding a refined chocolate drizzle using a makeshift piping bag crafted from a zip-top bag with a trimmed corner.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate dough rolls for at least 4 hours or overnight to prevent spreading and enhance flavor development.
- Precise Pecan Coating: Roll dough logs evenly in finely chopped pecans for consistent crunch and beautiful exterior texture.
- Control Slice Thickness: Cut cookies exactly 1/3 inch thick to ensure uniform baking and perfect crisp-tender balance.
- Drizzle with Finesse: Use a zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped for professional-looking chocolate decoration without messy complications.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 0.2 mg
- Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.1 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg