Turtle Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and cover the baking sheets with parchment paper (if not, the caramel bits will stick to the bottom).
2. Spread the pecans on a microwave-safe plate and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring with your fingers in between, for 2-3 minutes total, until fragrant and toasted. Chop the nuts.
3. In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, sugars, salt, vanilla, and vinegar for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs and baking soda, and beat until combined.
5. Add the flour, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits, until evenly mixed.
7. Portion the dough in balls onto the baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between the cookies.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are just starting to get golden brown around the edges.
9. Remove the sheets from the oven and let the cookies sit for 5 minutes.
10. Remove the cookies to a cooling rack.
11. Consume with groans of pleasure!