Description
Delightfully soft and chewy Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies loaded with rich milk chocolate morsels, gooey caramel bits, and crunchy pecans. These cookies combine the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them an irresistible treat 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
Add-Ins
- 1 bag milk chocolate morsels (11 ounces)
- 1 ¼ cups caramel bits (or whole caramels, chopped)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°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, beat the softened butter together with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until fully blended and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture and beat until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, beating just until fully combined – avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the milk chocolate morsels, caramel bits, and chopped pecans using a spatula to evenly distribute the mix-ins without breaking them up.
- Portion Dough: Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For an extra chocolaty finish, press a few additional chocolate chips on top of each cookie dough ball if desired.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned but the centers remain soft, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for several minutes to firm up. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by removing them around 11 minutes.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Caramel bits can be substituted with chopped soft caramels, but ensure they are small pieces to distribute evenly.
- To enhance nut flavor, toast pecans lightly before adding to dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookies, pecan cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, dessert recipe
