Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Topping:
1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chopped pecans.
Form the Cookies:
Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add Caramel and Salt:
Once the cookies are cool, drizzle each cookie with caramel sauce.
Immediately sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt over the caramel.
Serve or Store:
Serve the cookies once the caramel has set slightly.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
These cookies offer a wonderful blend of textures and flavors, making them a perfect treat for cookie lovers and a great addition to any gathering. Enjoy baking and indulging in these delicious cookies! If you need any modifications or additional recipes, feel free to ask.