Nothing says “I love you” like a rich chocolate dessert. These are based off of a New York favorite called Chubbies. With cocoa, and both bar chocolate and chips for depth, plus an abundance of toasted nuts, these are certain to become a new favorite. They’re truly irresistible.

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Chocolate Chubby Cookies with Pecans and Walnuts

These Coffee Pecan Cookies are chubby, chewy, and truly addictive. Every bite is loaded with coffee and chopped pecans and chocolate chip

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Chilling & Cooling3 hrs

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Chubby Cookies with Pecans and Walnuts, Cookies, Cookies and Bars, Dessert, Holiday Cookies, Snacks

Servings: 54

Calories: 99kcal

Equipment

Measuring Cups/Spoons Set
Cooling rack
0.5-Ounce Stainless Steel Scoop
Half-Sheet Pan
KitchenAid 7-Speed Digital Hand Mixer
9" Wire Whisk
Glass Nesting Bowls
High-Heat Scraper
2-Quart Saucepan
Wooden Spoon Set
10-inch skillet
8" Chef's Knife
Stanton Trading 18 x 24-Inch Plastic Cutting Board

Ingredients

TOAST

1 cup Chopped pecans
1 cup Chopped walnuts

MELT

8 oz. Bittersweet bar chocolate (60%), finely chopped
4 tbsp. Unsalted butter

WHISK

⅓ cup All-purpose flour
1 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp. Instant espresso powder
½ tsp. Baking soda
½ tsp. Table salt

BEAT

2 Eggs
⅓ cup Granulated sugar
⅓ cup Packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. Pure vanilla
1 tsp. Almond extract
1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz.)

Instructions

Toast pecans and walnuts in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 5–7 minutes.
Melt bittersweet chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat until nearly smooth; cool slightly. Whisk together flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
Beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extract in a bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until thickened, 2 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture, then flour mixture. Stir in pecans, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Cover dough and chill at least 2 hours, or up to 1 day.
Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Drop ½-oz. dough balls (generous 2 tsp.) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2-inches apart. Bake cookies until still slightly soft, 10–11 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets, ⏰ 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Per cookie, Calories: 99

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per ServingCalories99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11%
- Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 1g 2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.