Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the butter, sugar, dark brown sugar and vanilla extract into a large bowl or the bowl of your mixer.

Mix on medium until the mixture the is light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time. Make sure to fully incorporate each egg into the mixture before adding the next one.

Gradually add the flour, salt and baking soda to the mixture.

Beat until combined.

Stir in the caramel pieces and the crushed pecans.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment or a silpat and then place 1 tablespoon sized portions onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.

When golden brown, remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes. If you have a wire rack, remove the cookies to the rack to fully cool. If you do not have a wire rack allow the cookies to fully cool on the cookie sheet.