Description
These Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Cookies combine classic chocolate chip cookie flavors with a delightful cinnamon swirl and crunchy pecans for a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Soft and chewy with a hint of warm cinnamon, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Cinnamon Swirl
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to keep your cookies from sticking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to form the cinnamon swirl mixture. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture over the cookie dough and gently swirl it through.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies by 1-2 minutes.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help enhance the flavors and reduce spreading.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
