Making Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies is an enjoyable activity with these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time and add the vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate and Pecans: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
7. Scoop Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for about 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to create a mouthwatering batch of Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies in no time!