Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine rich caramel sweetness with chocolate richness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is softened, not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Use dark brown sugar for richer flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use high-quality chocolate chips for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce Adjust amount for desired gooeyness.
- to taste pinch additional sea salt for sprinkling Sprinkle on top before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until just blended; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and salted caramel sauce until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop portions of the dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over each cookie dough ball.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve warm for the best gooey texture. Pair with milk or coffee, or top with ice cream for a sundae.