INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup
vegetable shortening
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
1 cup
packed brown sugar
2
large eggs
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1 tbsp
cornstarch
1/2 tsp
baking soda
1/2 tsp
salt
2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 8 ounce package
cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup
packed brown sugar
1/4 cup
caramel topping*
2 tbsp
all-purpose flour
1
large egg
1 cup
dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup
heavy whipping cream, divided
18
caramel candies, unwrapped
1/4 cup
finely chopped pecans