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Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cookies


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cookies with chocolate, caramel, and pecans.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 bag (11 ounce) milk chocolate morsels
  • 1 ¼ cup caramel bits (or whole caramels, chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugars for about 2 minutes, until fully blended.
  3. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well mixed.
  4. Add in flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat JUST until fully combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pecans.
  6. Using a 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop, drop onto parchment paper lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. If desired, press some extra chocolate chips into the top of the cookies.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until outside of cookie is lightly browned.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool several minutes on baking sheet. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg