Indulge your Sweet Tooth: The Ultimate Guide to Making Brown Butter Maple Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Welcome to an utterly scrumptious journey into the world of baking! Today, we're indulging in the divine fusion of flavors that is none other than Brown Butter Maple Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies. The name might be a mouthful, but so is every bite of these glorious treats! These are not your typical chocolate chip cookies. They are packed with loads of different great flavors and textures that all hit you at the perfect time. With the sophistication of brown butter, the earthy sweetness of maple, the nutty crunch of pecans, and the gooey richness of chocolate chunks, these little pieces of sweet heavenly tastes and textures will make your taste buds dance in delight. So, put your apron on and get ready to be the star of any bake sale, class party, or family gathering with these irresistible delights!

What is brown butter?

The secret ingredient that sets these cookies apart from the rest is brown butter. Brown butter is a cooking technique that adds a rich and nutty flavor to recipes. To make brown butter, simply melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter foams and the milk solids turn golden brown. This technique can add an extra layer of flavor to a variety of dishes, from sauces and soups to baked goods. The brown butter in these cookies is what gives them such an incredible depth of flavor, and it is further enhanced by the addition of maple syrup, pecans, and chocolate chunks. With a combination of sweet and savory flavors, these Brown Butter Maple Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies will quickly become a favorite.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pecans

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 cup butter (2 sticks)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 brown sugar

1 teaspoon maple extract

2 large eggs

2 1/4 cups flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups of chopped semi-sweet chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by making brown butter in a pan, once browned pour into a new bowl and let come to room temperature. In another pan add in maple syrup & pecans toasting until browned (usually around 4-7 minutes). Then set aside and let come to room temp. Once cooled chop and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt the butter for 30 seconds in the microwave (if the butter is not at room temperature).

3. Add sugar & brown sugar into butter and mix. Scrape sides and mix again immediately after. Mix in Vanilla Extract and eggs. Mix again.

4. Gradually add all-purpose Flour, Baking Soda, and salt. Mix well. Once mixed well add in chopped chocolate bar that equals 1-1/2 cups and chopped pecans made above.

5. Using an ice cream scooper scoop onto a baking sheet or parchment paper 2 -3 inches apart. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and place in oven.

6. Bake for 9 minutes and cool on a cookie sheet. Once cooked through move cookies to cooling rack. Enjoy!

Feel free to use plastic wrap to cover or if in need of longer storage an airtight container to keep cookies as fresh as possible! These make a great cookie for any time of the year, but they're especially great now for the Fall, Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings for everyone to come! Serve with a nice hot drink for a perfect treat for the holidays!