Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe is soft, chewy, and filled with gooey caramel! Made with butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and caramel.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 12 –15 soft caramel candies cut into pieces
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Step 5: Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
Step 7: Add Caramel Centers
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, place a caramel piece in the center, and wrap dough around it.
Step 8: Bake
- Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
Step 9: Finish with Salt
- Sprinkle sea salt on warm cookies for that signature sweet-salty flavor.
Step 10: Cool and Serve
- Let cookies cool slightly before serving.