Chewy Toffee Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These chewy toffee pecan chocolate chip cookies are ridiculously delicious! Winner (almost!) of a Paula Deen Magazine contest, this recipe yields a whopping eight dozen of these irresistible treats. Featuring chocolate-covered toffee bits for extra indulgence (no need to hunt for plain!), these cookies are guaranteed to disappear fast. Get ready for a flavor explosion of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and melt-in-your-mouth toffee – the perfect combination for cookie lovers!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 125.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chewy Toffee Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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How to Make Chewy Toffee Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a food processor, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup pecan halves, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until pecans are finely ground into a flour-like consistency.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  5. Add 1/4 cup molasses, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry flour mixture, beating until a dough forms.
  8. Stir in 2 cups chocolate covered toffee bits and 1 cup chocolate morsels.
  9. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  10. Roll balls in 1/2 cup turbinado sugar.
  11. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Do not flatten.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly flattened.
  13. Let cool on baking sheets for 15 minutes.
  14. Remove from baking sheets and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

13g

Carbs

5g