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Pecan Cookies with Homemade Toffee Recipe

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These Pecan Cookies with Homemade Toffee combine the rich buttery crunch of farm-fresh pecans with decadent semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweet, crisp homemade toffee for an irresistible treat. The blend of cake and bread flour creates a perfectly tender yet slightly chewy cookie, while the chilled dough ensures a thicker, chewier bite. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, these cookies offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

Sugars and Butter for Cookies

  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

Wet Ingredients for Cookies

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins for Cookies

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (one bag)
  • 2 cups chopped pecans (farm fresh from Pearson Farm)
  • Cooled, chopped homemade toffee (see below)

Toffee Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Toffee: In a saucepan over high heat, combine 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture begins to boil. Attach a candy thermometer and continue stirring as it cooks, allowing the temperature to reach 300°F (hard crack stage).
  2. Cool and Break Toffee: Pour the hot toffee onto a parchment-lined surface and allow it to cool completely until hardened. Once set, break the toffee into small, tiny pieces for incorporation into the cookie dough.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cake flour, 1 1/2 cups bread flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp fine sea salt. Set this mixture aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1 cup room temperature unsalted butter until softened. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, mixing until combined. Increase speed to high and beat for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is lighter in color and fluffy in texture.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Reduce mixer speed to low and fold in 2 eggs and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix only until the dough just comes together, being careful not to over-mix to maintain tenderness.
  7. Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 cups chopped pecans, and the cooled, chopped homemade toffee pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  8. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours, or optionally up to 3 days to develop flavor and dough firmness for easier scooping.
  9. Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Shape Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons), portion the dough onto light-colored metal baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow spreading.
  11. Bake Cookies: Bake for 11-12 minutes until the cookies turn lightly golden around the edges but remain soft in the center.
  12. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your toffee pecan cookies fresh or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Using a candy thermometer ensures perfect toffee consistency at the hard crack stage (300°F).
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and enhances flavor.
  • Use light-colored metal baking sheets for even baking and to avoid over-browning the cookie bottoms.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Make sure to chop toffee into small pieces to evenly distribute inside the cookies without large chunks.

Keywords: pecan cookies, homemade toffee, chocolate chip cookies, pecan dessert, holiday cookies, chewy cookies, sweet treats

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