Description
These Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate sweet and salty indulgence. Soft, chewy centers with golden, crispy edges, these cookies are packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and a swirl of gooey caramel sauce. A sprinkle of sea salt flakes adds a perfect contrast, making each bite unforgettable! Easy to bake and perfect for sharing (or not!), they’ll quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined. - Add the Eggs:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. - Fold in Chocolate Chips, Pecans, and Caramel:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough. - Scoop the Dough:
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. - Sprinkle with Sea Salt:
Lightly sprinkle each cookie dough ball with a pinch of sea salt flakes. - Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds, or omit the nuts altogether.
- Homemade caramel sauce adds a rich, buttery flavor, but store-bought works perfectly too.
- Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg