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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place the butter, sugar, dark brown sugar and vanilla extract into a large bowl or the bowl of your mixer.
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Mix on medium until the mixture the is light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time. Make sure to fully incorporate each egg into the mixture before adding the next one.
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Gradually add the flour, salt and baking soda to the mixture.
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Beat until combined.
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Stir in the caramel pieces and the crushed pecans.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment or a silpat and then place 1 tablespoon sized portions onto the baking sheet.
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Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
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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.