Description
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining gooey chocolate chips with the rich, buttery flavor of salted caramel for an irresistibly delicious treat. Each bite offers a fantastic contrast of flavors and textures, making these cookies the ultimate dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and add the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and caramel sauce. The caramel may swirl into the dough for added flavor.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle extra caramel sauce on top and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt for that enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use Quality Ingredients for enhanced flavor.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes.
- Allow cookies to cool properly before handling to prevent breaking.
- Variations include adding nuts, using dark chocolate chips, stuffing with caramel, adding cayenne pepper, or incorporating oats.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze cookies for up to 3 months.
- If using salted butter, omit the extra salt in the recipe.
- Chilling the dough is optional but can enhance flavor and texture.
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend can be substituted for regular flour.
- To prevent cookies from spreading, ensure butter is softened, not melted, and monitor baking time. Chilling the dough slightly can also help.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg