Description

These Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies are buttery, chewy, and filled with crunchy pecans and gooey salted caramel bits. Perfect for anyone who loves that sweet and salty combination, these cookies make for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped pecans

3/4 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies

Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the chopped pecans and caramel bits evenly throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough mound before baking.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set but still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If you’re not a fan of pecans, you can swap them out for walnuts or almonds.

For an extra dose of caramel, drizzle melted caramel on top of the cookies.

Mini chocolate chips can be added to the dough for an extra indulgent treat.

Chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze the dough for future baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg