Description
Delight in the perfect balance of sweet caramel, rich milk chocolate, and crunchy pecans with these homemade Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies. Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, these cookies are a wonderful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Creaming 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
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
Add-ins
- 1 bag milk chocolate morsels (11 ounces)
- 1 ¼ cup caramel bits or whole caramels chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and pure vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Beat just until the ingredients are fully combined; do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the milk chocolate morsels, caramel bits (or chopped caramels), and chopped pecans to evenly distribute throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. If desired, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops for added visual appeal.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the outside edges are lightly browned but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for several minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing them at 11 minutes.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Caramel bits can be substituted with chopped soft caramels if unavailable.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help control spread and improve texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel pecan cookies, chocolate chip cookies, caramel chocolate chip cookies, pecan cookies, homemade cookies, chewy cookies, dessert recipe
