Caramel Pecan Cookies

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Caramel Pecan Cookies
45 min.
36
115kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Caramel Pecan Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With their rich, buttery crust and a luscious caramel topping studded with crunchy pecans, these cookies are sure to impress at your next gathering. Not only are they vegetarian and gluten-free, but they also pack a satisfying flavor that everyone can enjoy.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delectable dessert. The combination of toasted pecans and creamy caramel creates a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave your guests craving more. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these cookies are not only easy to make but also yield a generous 36 servings, making them ideal for parties, potlucks, or simply a cozy night in. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just treating yourself, these Caramel Pecan Cookies are the ultimate indulgence. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 lb pecans cooled toasted coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into bits
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Grease a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan, then line with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both ends, and grease foil.
  2. 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.
  3. While crust chills, put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  4. Bake crust until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 20 minutes. (Leave oven on.)
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, salt, and pecans.
  7. Immediately spread topping over cooled crust and bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack, about 2 hours.
  8. Run a heavy knife under hot water, then wipe dry and cut confection into 2-inch triangles, diamonds, or squares.
  9. Cookies keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment, in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein2.61%
Fat66.18%
Carbs31.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.22
Glycemic Load
5.84
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.883478268981%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.68mg
Delphinidin
0.46mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.14kcal
5.76%
Fat:8.84g
13.6%
Saturated Fat:3.11g
19.43%
Carbohydrates:9.38g
3.13%
Net Carbohydrates:8.77g
3.19%
Sugar:8.78g
9.75%
Cholesterol:12.49mg
4.16%
Sodium:34.43mg
1.5%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:0.79g
1.57%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.22%
Copper:0.08mg
3.87%
Vitamin A:159.02IU
3.18%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.87%
Fiber:0.6g
2.42%
Phosphorus:21.85mg
2.19%
Magnesium:8.15mg
2.04%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.36%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.35%
Source:Epicurious