Mean Chef's Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped pecans (5 ounces)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

2. 2

   Set dry ingredients aside.

3. 3

   In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter with both sugars; beat until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add vanilla, milk, and eggs; mix well.

5. 5

   Add reserved dry ingredients, and beat until just combined.

6. 6

   Remove bowl from mixer, and fold in oats, chocolate, and pecans.

7. 7

   Place dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.

8. 8

   Heat oven to 350°.

9. 9

   Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.

10. 10

    Remove dough from refrigerator.

11. 11

    Using an ice-cream scoop, shape into 2-inch-diameter balls.

12. 12

    Place six balls on each baking sheet, spaced 4 inches apart, and press down Transfer to oven.

13. 13

    Bake until golden, but still soft in center, 15 to 16 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove from oven, and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

15. 15

    Repeat with remaining dough.

16. 16

    Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.