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Grab a medium pot and warm the butter over medium heat. Stir gently or swirl the pan as it begins to bubble. You'll notice the color shift to a deep golden tone with a nutty scent and tiny brown bits at the bottom. Move it quickly to a bowl that's safe for heat and chill in the fridge for about an hour to let it firm up.
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When the butter's chilled, pop it in a stand mixer with the white and brown sugars. Blend for roughly 2 minutes until it's smooth and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla, then carefully fold in the flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined—don't overdo it. Stir in the chocolate chips and toasted pecans last.
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Drop dough with a large scoop or ¼ cup measure onto a parchment-lined pan. Bake straight away for 9-10 minutes at 375°F. For a quick chill, freeze for 20 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 11-12 minutes. Or refrigerate overnight for the best taste—bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, turning the pan halfway through. Remember to leave space since these cookies spread.
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Give your cookies 10 minutes on the pan to set before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Grab a cold glass of milk and enjoy them at their best!