Description
These Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate indulgence! With a chewy texture, rich chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and a gooey salted caramel center, these cookies are a perfect sweet treat. The addition of flakey sea salt gives every bite a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce
- Flakey sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually beat in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Pecans: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Form Cookies: Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Press a small well into the center of each cookie and fill with a teaspoon of salted caramel sauce. Cover the caramel with a bit of dough if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flakey sea salt.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- The salted caramel can be made from scratch or purchased pre-made.
- For a more decadent cookie, add extra caramel drizzle on top before serving.
- Use good-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies; they should be golden around the edges but soft in the middle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg