Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Add Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the Chocolate Chips and Pecans:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
Shape and Bake the Cookies:
Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk!
