Salted Caramel Chocolate Pecan Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams)
• Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100 grams)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Eggs: 2 large
• All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (280 grams)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
• Chocolate chips: 1 cup (150 grams)
• Pecans, chopped: 1 cup (120 grams)
• Salted caramel sauce, for drizzling: 1/4 cup (60 grams)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in vanilla extract.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
8. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
9. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
11. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 (per cookie)
• Fat: 12 grams
• Carbohydrates: 32 grams
• Protein: 3 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Chewy center and crispy edges
• Loaded with chocolate chips and pecans
• Sweet and salty combination

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and chocolatey."
• "I love the chewy texture and the generous amount of pecans."
• "I'm not usually a fan of pecan cookies, but these are a game-changer."
• "The salted caramel sauce takes them to the next level."
• "A perfect treat for any occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
• For a sweeter cookie, add an extra 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
• For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
• Let cookies cool completely before drizzling with salted caramel sauce, as this will prevent the sauce from melting and running off.