Description
Experience the ultimate cookie indulgence with these salted caramel chocolate chip cookies. They’re perfectly chewy, golden-edged, and bursting with sweet caramel pockets, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 15–20 (about 150g) store-bought caramel squares, unwrapped and chopped into ¼-inch pieces
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped caramel pieces using a spatula.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle immediately with flaky sea salt. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins