Super Chocolate Nut Cookies Recipe
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 18
Yield: 24-36 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Super Chocolate Nut Cookies! These delightful drop cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family, these cookies are sure to please. With a blend of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and sweet candies, each bite is a heavenly experience. Follow this easy recipe from lovewithrecipes.com to create your own batch of these irresistible cookies.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 304.9
- Fat Content: 10.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 24.2mg
- Sodium Content: 255.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 49.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 33.6g
- Protein Content: 4.2g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup |
| Baking soda | 2 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Oleo | 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Light brown sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Pecans | 1 cup |
| Candies (chopped) | 1/2 cup |
| Candies (whole) | As needed |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
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Cream Wet Ingredients: In another large mixing bowl, cream together the oleo (or margarine), sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: To the creamed mixture, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until light and fluffy.
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Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
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Add Pecans and Candies: Chop 1/2 cup of candies into small pieces. Mix the chopped candies and pecans into the dough until evenly distributed.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 6-7 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
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Decorate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Decorate the tops of the cookies with the remaining whole candies, gently pressing them into the dough.
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Continue Baking: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and set.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy these scrumptious Super Chocolate Nut Cookies!
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual gathering, a party, or simply a sweet treat for yourself. Enjoy the rich chocolate flavor, the crunch of pecans, and the burst of sweetness from the candies in every bite. Share them with loved ones or keep them all to yourself—they’re sure to be a hit!
