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Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Delightful cookies featuring rich brown butter, the warmth of bourbon, crunchy pecans, and sweet chocolate chunks. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a glass of milk.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Browned
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon Can be substituted with vanilla extract for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped Chop into small, even pieces
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and cook until it turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Stir in the bourbon, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chunks.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are golden at the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are best served warm, but also delicious at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.