Luscious Turtle Cookies

LUSCIOUS TURTLE COOKIES
2 ¼ c. unsifted flour
1 t. baking soda
½ t. salt
1 c. butter, softened
¾ c. sugar
¾ c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 t. vanilla
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c. pecans, chopped
¾ c. caramel, finely chopped

1. Preheat oven 375.
2. In bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer until creamy and light in color.
4. Add eggs and vanilla to butter mixture, adding eggs one at a time and mixing between each addition.
5. Mix on low speed until incorporated.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, blending slowly and do no over-mix.
7. Fold in chocolate chips, pecans and caramel.
8. Place on baking sheet and leave enough space for cookies to spread.
9. Bake until lightly browned, 9-11 minutes.
10. Let cool slightly and serve.