Decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies Recipe
These Decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies combine rich cocoa and chocolate chips with gooey salted caramel for a heavenly treat. Soft and chewy with a hint of sea salt, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and making any occasion special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (can substitute with vegan butter)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, light or dark
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs (can substitute with applesauce)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (use pure for best taste)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can substitute with gluten-free blend)
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (use Dutch-process for smoother flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 pinch Salt (sea salt recommended)
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (milk, dark, or mixed based on preference)
- ½ cup Salted Caramel Sauce (or substitute with caramel bits)
- ½ cup Chilled Caramel Candies (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes with a mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture and beat until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and salted caramel sauce into the cookie dough.
- Chill Dough: Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes to allow the dough to firm up for better texture during baking.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Optionally, place a chilled caramel candy in the center of each dough portion.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle the cookies with additional sea salt flakes before serving to enhance the salted caramel flavor.
Notes
- Serve these cookies warm and gooey for the best experience.
- They make a delicious ice cream sandwich when paired with your favorite ice cream.
- Chilling the dough is crucial to achieve the perfect texture and prevent spreading during baking.
- Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor impact.
- Substitute vegan butter and applesauce to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
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