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Makes
about 2 dozen cookies
Author Notes
Tartine cookbook introduced me to the lovely mix of orange zest and nutmeg in oatmeal cookies, and I decided to play around with it a bit here with flavors I really like: pecans and chocolate. I also tried to make the cookies a little moister and softer than theirs, which are little drier than I typically like them. —JessicaBakes
Test Kitchen Notes
These friendly cookies have a wonderful texture: crispy edges, crunchy pieces of nut, just a bit of structure provided by the rolled oats. The chocolate chunks provide a somewhat decadent touch, while the light, bright flavors of fresh orange zest and nutmeg keep the cookies from being heavy. Don’t forget to leave enough time to let the dough sit (refrigerated) a good long while before baking. I baked some right away, and then another batch the next morning. The ones that had time to develop had a much more interesting flavor. We love this recipe, and plan to make it not just for the holidays, but year round! —AntoniaJames
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Ingredients
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1 cup
unsalted butter
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2/3 cup
light brown sugar
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2/3 cup
sugar
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2
eggs
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups
AP flour
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1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
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1 tablespoon
dark molasses
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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4 teaspoons
orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon
freshly grated nutmeg
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1 1/2 cups
old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 1/2 cups
dark chocolate chunks
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1 cup
roasted pecans, chopped
Directions
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Sift together the flour, baking soda and nutmeg. Set aside
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In your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and both types of sugar until smooth, light and creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla, molasses, salt and orange zest; beat until smooth.
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Add the flour mixture, stir to combine. Add the oats, chocolate and pecans, stir until evenly distributed.
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Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet (or two) with a silicon mat or parchment.
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Scoop the cookies onto your prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden at the edges and gooey inside. Allow them to rest on the baking sheet 5 minutes before removing and transferring to a cooling rack.
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