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Chocolate Chip & Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup melted butter, cooled slightly
- 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2-3 tsp. maple extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1. Preheat oven at 375°F. 2. Line two baking sheets with wax paper. 3. In small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. 4. In large bowl, use electric mixer to blend melted butter with sugars. 5. Add eggs, then egg yolk; beat until creamy. 6. Beat in maple extract. 7. Reduce mixer speed, add in flour mixture — don't over blend. 8. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. 9. Chill dough for 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. 10. Portion out scoops onto cookie sheet, press each with moistened spoon or palm of hand, leaving about 3-inches between. 11. Bake one sheet at a time, for 13 to 15 minutes each. Let cool, and enjoy!
