Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies elevate the classic recipe with rich chocolate and salted caramel, creating a gooey, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salted caramel chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Werther’s soft caramel candies, unwrapped For the caramel sauce.
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream Optional for caramel sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the salted caramel chips and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Melt the Werther’s caramel candies over low heat with heavy cream in a small saucepan for a smoother sauce.
- On a lined baking sheet, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough, making a small indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill with a dollop of the caramel sauce.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Cookies stay chewy for days. For best results, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.