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!
Servings: 18 Pieces
Calories: 184kcal
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
- In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar and sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream together until fluffy.
- When the mixture is light and fluffy, add egg and beat to combine. Add vanilla extract and beat to combine.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix to combine.
- Add chocolate chips and pecans and stir to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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