Honey-Maple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

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Chewy cookies with dark chocolate chunks and maple notes, sweetened naturally with honey for a comforting dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup honey until creamy, then add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Step 4: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.