Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies
Indulge in these delicious Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies that combine rich flavors of salted caramel and crunchy pecans for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the salted caramel sauce and chopped pecans.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For a healthier version, reduce sugar or use sugar substitutes. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, salted caramel, pecan, dessert