The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies combine crunchy, chewy caramel bits with rich chocolate chunks, creating a treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are celebrating with friends, enjoying a cozy night at home, or treating yourself after a long day, these cookies are sure to impress. The easy one-bowl method simplifies the baking process, making it a stress-free experience. With their decadent flavor and satisfying texture, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch 5-Minute Hard Caramel
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 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 (coarsely chopped or chips)
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the hard caramel according to your recipe.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter and both sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and flour. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate and prepared hard caramel until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg