Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies filled with rich chocolate and gooey caramel bits, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best results.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use your favorite chocolate chips.
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candies Chopped candies work well as a substitute.
- to taste sea salt for sprinkling Adds flavor contrast.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and caramel bits.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and drop mounds of cookie dough onto them, leaving space for spreading.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on each mound.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs wonderfully with milk or vanilla ice cream. Chill dough for thicker cookies. Use quality chocolate and caramel for best flavor.