Orange Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Here’s a recipe for Orange Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies, a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie with a refreshing citrus flavor and nutty crunch!
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (160g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add egg and flavors: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in mix-ins: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Shape the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Orange flavor: For a stronger orange flavor, you can add 1 tsp of freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Pecans: You can lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the dough for an even richer flavor.
These Orange Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies offer a wonderful balance of citrus, chocolate, and nutty goodness. Perfect for special occasions or just a unique cookie option!