Description
Delight in these rich and chewy Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining the classic flavors of chocolate and caramel with crunchy pecans for an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
Mix-ins
- 1 bag (11 ounces) milk chocolate morsels
- 1 ¼ cups caramel bits or whole caramels, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat them together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and pure vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Beat until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Beat just until the dough is fully combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the milk chocolate morsels, caramel bits (or chopped caramels), and chopped pecans to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Cookies: Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. For an extra touch, press additional chocolate chips lightly into the tops of the cookies if desired.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown, indicating they are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for several minutes on the sheet. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and dough consistency.
- Chopped whole caramels may be used if caramel bits are unavailable; ensure pieces are small to distribute evenly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel pecan cookies, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, chewy cookies, caramel cookie recipe, pecan cookie dessert
