Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delight in the sweet and salty combination of soft, chewy cookies with melty chocolate and a surprise caramel center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and then beat in each egg one at a time.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips carefully.
- Take a small amount of dough, flatten it in your palm, place a caramel candy in the center, and wrap the dough around it to form a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between them.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges start to turn lightly golden.
- After baking, remove from the oven and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Sprinkle more flaky salt before serving for an extra salty-sweet kick.