Caramel Apple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

2. 2

   Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix well. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.

3. 3

   Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set.

4. 4

   Immediately insert a wooden toothpick into the center of each cookie. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine the caramel bits and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the caramel is smooth and melted.

6. 6

   Holding a cookie by the toothpick, dip it into the caramel mixture, turning to coat. Allow the excess caramel to drip off, then immediately dip the bottom and sides of the cookie in the chopped pecans.

7. 7

   Place the coated cookies on waxed paper and repeat the process with the remaining cookies, caramel mixture, and pecans. Let the cookies stand until the caramel is set.