The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies are packed with rich dark chocolate and sweet salted caramel, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 batch 5-Minute Hard Caramel Make according to preferred recipe.
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar (packed) Ensure it's packed tightly.
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature) Use room temperature for easy mixing.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons real vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate (coarsely chopped or chips) Use high-quality dark chocolate.
- to taste sea salt flakes for the tops (optional)
Instructions
For the Caramel
- Make your 5-Minute Hard Caramel according to your favorite recipe or method. Set aside to cool.
For the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Gradually add the flour and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Press a small amount of cooled caramel into each cookie and top with a pinch of sea salt flakes (if desired).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months, separating layers with parchment paper.