05/11/2026
Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cream Cheese Cookies
Pockets of melted chocolate and toasted pecans make these cream cheese cookies especially inviting straight from the oven.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz full-fat block cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla flavoring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans, cooled
Steps:
1. Beat softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla flavoring.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately. Mix into the butter mixture just until combined, then add the mix-ins. Fold in the chocolate chunks and cooled toasted pecans.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
4. Divide into 24 portions. Place 2 inches apart and flatten each mound slightly.
5. Bake one sheet at a time for 12–16 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but soft. Do not leave wet dough in the center.
6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Allow to cool completely before storing.
7. Store airtight for up to 3 days or freeze once completely cool.