Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet and salty treat with these Decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies. Soft, chewy, and loaded with rich caramel bits and melty chocolate, these cookies are a luxurious dessert experience. The perfect balance of sweet caramel and a hint of sea salt on top makes these cookies irresistible. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something indulgent, these cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth with every bite.
Ingredients
- Butter (softened, for a rich cookie base)
- Brown sugar (adds moisture and a deep, caramelized flavor)
- Granulated sugar (for sweetness and a bit of crunch)
- Eggs (to bind the dough together)
- Vanilla extract (for extra flavor)
- All-purpose flour (the base of the dough)
- Baking soda (to help the cookies rise)
- Salt (to balance out the sweetness)
- Caramel bits (or soft caramel candies, chopped)
- Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate, depending on your preference)
- Sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add the Mix-ins: Stir in the caramel bits and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Sprinkle with Sea Salt: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Caramel Options: You can use store-bought caramel bits, or if you prefer, chop up soft caramel candies for a more homemade touch.
- Chocolate Variations: Feel free to use a combination of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate chips to suit your taste.
- Sea Salt: Don’t skip the sea salt topping – it really enhances the sweet caramel and chocolate flavors and adds that perfect salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Sweet
Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, chocolate caramel cookies, decadent cookies, chewy cookies, salted chocolate cookies, caramel chocolate dessert