DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN COOKIES

DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN COOKIES ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1 LRG egg, room temp ½ cup un-salted butter, room temp. 2 TSP vanilla extract 1½ cups sifted all-purpose flour (It’s important to sift) ½ TSP baking soda A dash of cinnamon ½ TSP Sea Salt 3oz. dark chocolate bar chopped in small pieces ½ cup chopped pecans, chopped small (Can substitute Walnuts) ½ cup Caramel Bits. I used Kraft (Don’t use the caramel squares) 375° Oven In a large mixing bowl, cream both sugars and butter together until fluffy, using an electric mixer. When it’s light and fluffy, add egg, and beat to blend. Add vanilla and continue to beat a few minutes In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add dry ingredients slowly to butter mixture and mix really well to combine until a soft dough forms. Stir in chopped chocolate pieces, caramel bits, and pecan pieces until blended evenly Scoop rounded TBL’s of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet Bake about 12-14 minutes until golden brown Makes a dozen