These Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are a showstopper. With their rich caramel flavor, crunchy pecans, and gooey chocolate chips, they offer a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and nutty. The finishing touch of sea salt adds the perfect contrast to the sweetness, making them irresistible.
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or caramel sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for sprinkling)
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and caramel bits. If you’re using caramel sauce, you can swirl it through the dough at the end for a marbled effect.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press each dough ball to slightly flatten.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Keep an eye on them as baking times can vary slightly.
- Finish with Sea Salt: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle them with a pinch of sea salt for that perfect salted caramel finish.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal (per cookie) | Servings: 24 cookies
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