Description
Indulge in these decadent Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of buttery dough, rich chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and a touch of sea salt to elevate every bite. These cookies are soft in the center with golden edges, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Finishing
- Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Baking Sheet. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly to incorporate the flavor.
- Incorporate Eggs. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to ensure a smooth, uniform dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips, Pecans, and Caramel. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce gently but thoroughly to distribute these delicious mix-ins evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt. Lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie before baking to enhance the sweet and salty flavor profile.
- Bake and Cool. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked cookies!
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by reducing time by 1-2 minutes.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to minimize spreading, if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave for a few seconds to enjoy a warm, gooey treat.
