The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delight of The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, where the enchanting combination of rich dark chocolate and chewy salted caramel comes together in a soft, vanilla-forward cookie. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening with a warm beverage. With a straightforward recipe that requires just one bowl and no candy thermometer, you’ll be savoring these sweet treats in under 30 minutes. Customize them by adding your favorite nuts or chocolate varieties to make each batch unique. Get ready to impress friends and family with this irresistible dessert that guarantees satisfaction for any sweet tooth!
- 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 real 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the hard caramel according to your recipe and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, blend light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract and eggs; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and flour while mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and cooled caramel gently.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg