Description
These Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are a decadent treat combining a buttery cookie base with rich milk chocolate chips, sweet caramel bits, and crunchy pecans. Perfectly baked to a golden outside with a soft and chewy center, they make a delicious dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
Mix-ins
- 1 bag (11 ounces) milk chocolate morsels
- 1 ¼ cup caramel bits or whole caramels, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is fully blended and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the pure vanilla extract. Beat well until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Beat just until fully combined, being careful not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the milk chocolate morsels, caramel bits, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Optionally, press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie for an attractive finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the outside of the cookies is lightly browned but the center remains soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel cookies, pecan cookies, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, caramel pecan chocolate chip cookies
