Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are crisp, buttery and deliciously gooey with soft, caramel centers. Bake a big batch, these are sure to be everyone’s favorite treat!

Oh, boy, do I have cookies for you! Not just any cookies. THE cookies!

I discovered these caramel pecan chocolate chips cookies on Food Network years ago and they have since become a staple treat at home. I just can’t get enough of their crisp, buttery edges and gooey caramel filling!

These caramel pecan chocolate chips cookies are a must on your Christmas baking list. Generously studded with pecans and chocolate chips and deliciously filled with soft caramel centers, they’re definitely a step up from the everyday chocolate chip cookies.

Make sure to bake up a batch to give out as holiday gifts for family and friends or to keep handy for times you need a sweet bite. Enjoy a piece (or two) with a cup (or two) of hot chocolate for the ultimate cold-weather comfort food!

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Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are crisp, buttery and deliciously gooey with soft, caramel centers. Bake a big batch, these are sure to be everyone's favorite treat!

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Baked Goods, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 18 Pieces

Calories: 184kcal

Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• ▢ 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• ▢ 1/2 cup sugar
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 3 ounces quality dark chocolate bars, chopped
• ▢ 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• ▢ 18 pieces caramels

Instructions

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  In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar and sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream together until fluffy. 
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  When the mixture is light and fluffy, add egg and beat to combine. Add vanilla extract and beat to combine.
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  In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix to combine. 
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  Add chocolate chips and pecans and stir to combine.
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  Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, scoop cookie dough and place 1 caramel into the center, pressing the dough around the caramel. Roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
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  Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet at about 2 inches apart. Bake in a 375 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden on top. 
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  Allow to cool for about 1 to 2 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Adapted from Food Network

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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