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1. Mixing the ingredients
Paul gets started by mixing up the base ingredients.
TIP: Put your oven on at 155C
2. Preparing the bases
Once the bases come out the oven it is important that the sides get pushed down to allow the filling to be evenly added.
3. Adding the fillings
Paul creates has own style of delicious caramel then adds that to the bases then adds the crushed pecans and the remaining cookie dough lumps before baking again.
TP: Set oven temperature to 150C
4. Finishing touches
Paul now adds some further decorations to give them a finished looks that befits the amazing taste!
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Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies Tutorial
If you love the combination of sweet caramel, crunchy pecans and buttery cookies, you’re in for a treat with these Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies!
These delicious bakery-style cookies bring together a rich cookie base, a generous helping of homemade salted caramel and the wonderful crunch of pecans. Finished with a dusting of icing sugar and a drizzle of caramel, they’re every bit as tempting as they look.
And the best part? They’re surprisingly achievable when you know the techniques.
What Makes These Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies Special?
There’s something irresistible about the combination of sweet and salty flavours, especially when caramel is involved.
The cookie mixture includes soft brown sugar, golden caster sugar, white chocolate, butter and a touch of maple syrup, creating a wonderfully indulgent base.
Not sure about the different types of sugar? Our CakeFlix guide to caster sugar and how to use it is a helpful place to start.
The homemade caramel takes things a step further, combining condensed milk, butter, brown sugars, maple syrup and sea salt flakes for a rich, buttery flavour.
If you’d like to explore another approach, Good Food also has a useful guide on how to make salted caramel.
Add the pecans and you have a delicious combination of flavours and textures.
What You’ll Learn in This Cookie Tutorial
In this CakeFlix tutorial, you’ll discover how to bring together the different elements of these impressive cookies.
The recipe includes:
- A rich cookie base made with white chocolate and brown sugar.
- Homemade salted caramel using condensed milk and maple syrup.
- Crunchy pecans for added flavour and texture.
- Using round cookie rings to create evenly sized cookies.
- Finishing ideas to give your cookies that tempting bakery-style appearance.
If you’re wondering whether you can substitute golden caster sugar, take a look at our CakeFlix Q&A on alternatives to golden caster sugar.
Whether you’re baking for family and friends, preparing treats for a special occasion or looking for inspiration for your baking business, these cookies are sure to attract attention.
Perfect for Home Bakers and Baking Businesses
One of the great things about this recipe is that it makes approximately 44 cookies, making it particularly useful when baking for larger gatherings or planning a batch for your customers.
Their attractive appearance also makes them a lovely addition to a dessert table, afternoon tea selection or bakery display.
And if you’re running a cake or baking business, you could experiment with different presentation and packaging ideas to create a tempting product for your customers.
Ready to Give Them a Try?
Grab your ingredients, prepare your baking equipment and get ready to enjoy some seriously delicious salted caramel pecan cookies.
If you’re new to CakeFlix, why not explore our free cake decorating courses to discover more about the learning opportunities available?
Watch the full CakeFlix tutorial to follow the process and learn how to create these indulgent treats for yourself.
Happy baking!
