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Caramel Pecan Cookies

Caramel Pecan Cookies

  • Author: Adapted from Trisha Yearwood
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 dozen 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Adapted from Trisha Yearwood’s White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies


Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla paste (or extract)
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
110-ounce package Ghirardelli Caramel Flavored Baking Chips
1 cup chopped pecans


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2.  Cream the butter and both sugars together until smooth in a stand mixer or handheld mixer. 
  3. Add the vanilla and egg, mixing well. 
  4. Sift together the flour and baking soda. 
  5. Spoon the flour mixture gradually into the creamed sugar mixture. 
  6. Stir in the caramel chips and chopped pecans.
  7.  Using an ice cream scoop, place dough onto the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. 
  8. Bake one sheet at a time until lightly golden, and the edges are set about 12 to 15 minutes. 
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 
  10. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Keywords: bake, cookie, chewy, soft, caramel chips, pecans