Orange Pecan Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Orange Pecan Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 cups white flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons orange extract; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 ½ cups chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Grease cookie sheets (I used stoneware and did not grease the stones).
3
Blend flours, baking powder and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
4
In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
5
Add orange extract, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each one.
6
Add flour mixture and stir until well combined.
7
Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
8
Drop by rounded teaspoons on cookie sheet.
9
Flatten slightly.
10
(I open the oven about a minute before they are done and quickly flatten with a fork because I found the dough to be too sticky to flatten easily before baking).
11
Bake 9-12 minutes, until edges are barely golden brown.
12
Do not overbake.
13
Even slightly underdone is o.k.
14
so the cookies will stay soft.
15
Store in an airtight container.
16
Then eat for breakfast, or a snack, or whenever.
17
Because, you know, these are healthy :).

1560

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 cups white flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Orange Pecan Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!