Description
Indulge in The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful treat that perfectly balances the rich flavors of dark chocolate and sweet, buttery caramel. These cookies are characterized by their chewy texture and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a sweet fix at home, this easy one-bowl recipe guarantees delicious results without the need for dough chilling. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll be enjoying warm, gooey cookies in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch hard caramel
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare hard caramel and allow it to cool before chopping into bits.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and flour.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix well followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing. Fold in chopped dark chocolate and caramel bits.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Sprinkle optional sea salt on top.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool slightly on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg