Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups AP flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup roasted pecans, chopped

Method

  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and nutmeg. Set aside
  • 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.
  • Add the flour mixture, stir to combine. Add the oats, chocolate and pecans, stir until evenly distributed.
  • Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet (or two) with a silicon mat or parchment.
  • 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.