Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies! 🍪✨ Perfect for a cozy night in or as a delicious gift for a loved one, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork. Sprinkle sea salt over the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Popular questions:
- Q: Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?
- Q: Can I substitute the caramel bits with caramel sauce?
A: Yes, you can use salted butter, but you may want to reduce the added salt in the recipe to balance the flavor.
A: While you can try using caramel sauce, the texture and baking results may not be the same as using caramel bits.
Helpful tips:
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the cookie dough.
- Drizzle melted caramel on top of the baked cookies for an added touch of sweetness.
Expert Secrets:
- Chilling the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking can result in a thicker and chewier cookie.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dough can enhance the warm flavors of the caramel and pecans.
