Description
These Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty! They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey caramel bits and rich chocolate chips. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top takes them to the next level. Perfect for cookie lovers who crave a little extra indulgence!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (for extra softness)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup soft caramel candies, chopped (or caramel bits)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Good Stuff:
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and caramel pieces.
- Scoop & Bake:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the center is still soft.
- Add the Finishing Touch:
- Immediately sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt while they’re warm.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For Extra Gooey Caramel: Press a few extra caramel pieces into the tops of the cookies before baking.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months; bake straight from the freezer, adding 2 extra minutes to the baking time.
- No Caramel Bits? Use soft caramel candies, cut into small pieces, or a drizzle of melted caramel after baking.
- Recipe Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg