Home Recipes Categories About
Home Recipes Categories About


Deliciously Simple Crack Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans for Christmas

Celebrate the holidays with these Easy Crack Cookies, a favorite festive treat that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Send Recipe Jump To Recipe
Deliciously Simple Crack Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans for Christmas
Chef profile

JUE

Enjoy home-cooked meals made with love and shared from a family kitchen.

Chef's Essential Tips

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Dusting with Powdered Sugar:
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar. This adds a beautiful finish and enhances the sweetness, making them visually appealing.
Cooling Process:
Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents breakage and helps them retain their soft texture.
Baking Cookies:
Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, ensuring space for spreading. This allows the cookies to expand while maintaining their shape.
Portioning Dough:
Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough, rolling them into balls. This method creates evenly-sized cookies that bake uniformly.
Folding in Add-Ins:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and pecans with a spatula. This technique prevents the dough from becoming overworked, preserving the desired texture.
Incorporating Dry Ingredients:
Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, folding them carefully. This method ensures even distribution, allowing the cookies to rise and bake evenly.
Adding Wet Ingredients:
Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture. This step is critical as it adds moisture and helps bind the ingredients, resulting in a cohesive dough.
Mixing Ingredients:
Start by thoroughly combining the peanut butter and sugar until smooth. This ensures a uniform sweetness and a creamy texture that will carry through the cookies.
Deliciously Simple Crack Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans for Christmas

The Complete Guide to Mastering Easy Crack Cookies

Dusting with Powdered Sugar:
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar. This adds a beautiful finish and enhances the sweetness, making them visually appealing.
Cooling Process:
Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents breakage and helps them retain their soft texture.
Baking Cookies:
Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, ensuring space for spreading. This allows the cookies to expand while maintaining their shape.
Portioning Dough:
Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough, rolling them into balls. This method creates evenly-sized cookies that bake uniformly.
Folding in Add-Ins:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and pecans with a spatula. This technique prevents the dough from becoming overworked, preserving the desired texture.
Incorporating Dry Ingredients:
Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, folding them carefully. This method ensures even distribution, allowing the cookies to rise and bake evenly.
Adding Wet Ingredients:
Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture. This step is critical as it adds moisture and helps bind the ingredients, resulting in a cohesive dough.
Mixing Ingredients:
Start by thoroughly combining the peanut butter and sugar until smooth. This ensures a uniform sweetness and a creamy texture that will carry through the cookies.
Master Your Recipe with These Pro Tips
Pair these cookies with a glass of milk or a warm cup of hot cocoa for the ultimate holiday treat experience.
These cookies are so good you might want to double the batch for larger gatherings!
These cookies freeze well; store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
Consider adding holiday spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique twist on the classic flavor.
Deliciously Simple Crack Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans for Christmas

Deliciously Simple Crack Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans for Christmas

Celebrate the holidays with these Easy Crack Cookies, a favorite festive treat that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors, complemented by a delightful chewy texture that contrasts with the subtly crisp edges. Ideal for Christmas gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy family nights, these cookies evoke warmth and joy, making memories sweeter. With the irresistible aroma wafting through your home, it’s hard to resist the emotional pull these cookies provide. Perfectly festive and incredibly easy to make, they’re guaranteed to become a cherished addition to your holiday baking tradition.

Deliciously Simple Crack Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans for Christmas
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
24 cookies
Dietary
Vegetarian
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
0% Complete

Ingredients

For the Cookies:
01
1 cup creamy peanut butter
02
1 cup granulated sugar
03
1 large egg
04
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05
1 teaspoon baking soda
06
1/4 teaspoon salt
07
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
08
1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Topping:
09
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

01
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and creamy.
03
Add the large egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
04
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05
Using a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie as they will spread.
06
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
07
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
08
While the cookies cool, prepare the topping by dusting the warm cookies with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
09
Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the delightful flavors!
10
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.