Best 9 Caramel Pecan Crunch Cookies Recipes

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Calling all baking enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a delectable journey as we delve into the art of crafting the irresistible caramel pecan crunch cookies. These cookies are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring chewy centers, crispy edges, and an explosion of nutty sweetness from toasted pecans, all enveloped in a luscious caramel glaze. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a delightful treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the ultimate caramel pecan crunch cookies!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARAMEL PECAN COOKIES



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These are very good, kids of all ages love them!

Provided by DeeDee

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h33m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 tablespoon white sugar
5 rolls chocolate-covered caramel candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, and baking soda; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of the pecans. Cover, and refrigerate dough for 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup pecans and 1 tablespoon of sugar; set aside.
  • Press 1 tablespoon of cookie dough around each chocolate coated caramel, forming a ball. Dip one side of each ball into the pecan mixture; and place pecan side up, 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven (the cookies will look soft). Cool on the pans for one minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

CARAMEL PECAN COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Bake     Christmas     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

For crust
Ingredients for basic butter cookies
For caramel pecan topping
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), toasted , cooled, and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Grease a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan, then line with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both ends, and grease foil.
  • Follow recipe for basic butter cookies to make dough (do not chill), then press dough evenly onto bottom of baking pan, using plastic wrap on top to prevent dough from sticking to your fingers, and chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • While crust chills, put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake crust until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 20 minutes. (Leave oven on.)
  • Make topping while crust cools:
  • Cook sugar in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted to a deep golden caramel. Tilt pan and carefully pour in cream (caramel will harden and steam vigorously). Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, salt, and pecans.
  • Immediately spread topping over cooled crust and bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack, about 2 hours.
  • Run a heavy knife under hot water, then wipe dry and cut confection into 2-inch triangles, diamonds, or squares.

CARAMEL PECAN COOKIES



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DEVINE, HEAVENLY, SCRUMPTIOUS - these are sooo good - takes some time - but well worth it! The recipe came from Gourmet magazine 2003 issue - found it on Epicurious.com - must try!!!

Provided by greyghost

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 3-4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup heavy cream
3/8 cup unsalted butter, cut up
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecans, toasted, cooled, and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For crust:.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan, then line with foil, leaving 2 inch overhang on both ends. Then grease foil.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl.
  • Beat together butter and sugar in large bowl at medium to high speed with mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Reduce to low speed and add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Press dough evenly onto bottom of prepared baking pan, if necessary use plastic wrap on top of dough to prevent sticking to fingers.
  • Chill until firm about 20 minutes.
  • While crust chills, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Bake crust until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Cool on rack for about 20 minutes and prepare topping.
  • For Topping:.
  • Cook sugar in heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed until it begins to melt.
  • Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with fork, until sugar is melted to deep golden caramel.
  • Tilt pan and carefully pour in cream - caramel will harden and steam vigorously.
  • Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, salt, and pecans.
  • Immediately spread topping over cooled crust and bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely about 2 hours or so.
  • Run heavy knife under hot water, wipe dry, then cut confection into 2 inch triangles, diamonds, or squares.

CARAMEL PECAN COOKIES



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My sister sent me this recipe and I have no idea where she got it. It is a delicious variation on chocolate chip cookies and I usually double the recipe when I make these. I sometimes add semisweet chocolate chips but this was not in the original recipe.

Provided by nadia murray

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt (may omit if using salted butter)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 ounces Rolo chocolates, cut in half (can line them up and do several at a time)
1 cup lightly toasted and chopped pecans
1/2-1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, soda and salt, if using; set aside.
  • Beat together butter and both sugars, until well blended.
  • Mix in egg, half and half and vanilla.
  • Blend in flour mixture until smooth.
  • Stir in, by hand, Rolo candies, pecans and chocolate chips (if using).
  • Wrap and chill dough, at least an hour before baking (not part of the original directions but I prefer to do this).
  • Drop dough by tablespoon onto silpat or parchment lined baking sheets (necessary because of the caramel, trust me!).
  • Bake at 350°F for 10-13 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is still slightly soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 101, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17, Protein 2.4

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-PECAN CRUNCH



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Boost your popularity when you bring along this irresistible snack of crunchy pecans and cereal coated with quick caramel and chocolate.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 50m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
8 cups corn puffs snacks
2 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. In medium bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place corn puffs snacks and pecans. Pour butter mixture over snacks mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice, until golden brown.
  • Remove 6 cups snacks mixture; place on waxed paper. Sprinkle chocolate chips over remaining hot mixture in pan; toss until chocolate is melted and pieces are completely coated. Cool each mixture completely, about 10 minutes.
  • When mixtures are completely cooled, toss together in large bowl or container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 13 g

CRUNCHY PECAN COOKIES



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Pecan cookies are a change of pace from the traditional chocolate chip cookies. The pecan oil lends a depth of richness.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pecan oil, optional
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a bowl and cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and pecan oil and beat until well combined.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture to the bowl in 3 additions. Stir in pecans. Use a small cookie scoop to drop portions of dough 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. These cookies spread.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Increase heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until edges turn golden, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CARAMEL PECAN TREASURES



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Fancy-looking cookies like these may take some time to prepare, but family and friends will surely be impressed! No one can resist the shortbread cookie, caramel filling and melted chocolate top sprinkled with pecans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
30 caramels, halved and flattened
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., Place a half-caramel on each cookie. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with pecans. Let stand until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE PECAN COOKIES



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Looking for a wonderful dessert using Betty Crocker® cookie mix? Then check out these cookies that are made with pecans, caramels and chocolate.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
24 pecan halves, toasted
1 bag (10 oz) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (4 oz)
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In food processor, place 2/3 cup pecans. Cover; process until finely ground. In large bowl, beat ground pecans, cookie mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until soft dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 24 (1-inch) balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Place 1 pecan half on top of each ball.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool completely.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring once, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle caramel mixture and melted chocolate over cookies. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 174 mg

DOUBLE-DRIZZLE PECAN COOKIES



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These chewy, toasted pecan treats are a must with my cookie munchers every holiday. Using caramel and chocolate drizzle makes them doubly delicious and so pretty on the plate.-Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
CARAMEL DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in pecans. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar and cream to a boil. Remove from heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar. Immediately drizzle over cookies., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies. Look for fresh pecans, real butter, and high-quality chocolate chips.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help the cookies set quickly and prevent them from becoming too soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Caramel pecan crunch cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to holiday parties. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfect every time. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try!

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