Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, a perfect blend of rich cocoa, luscious caramel chips, and a touch of sea salt for that irresistible sweet and salty flavor. Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these cookies make a decadent treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ¾ cup caramel flavored chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined for a smooth batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Fold in Chocolate and Caramel Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips into the cookie dough evenly distributing them throughout.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Sea Salt Topping: Sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough ball with sea salt flakes to enhance the salty-sweet flavor profile.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step prevents breaking and helps them set properly.
Notes
- For extra gooey caramel centers, add a few caramel chips on top before baking.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- Adjust baking time to your preference for softer or crispier cookies.
- Chocolate chips can be semi-sweet, milk, or a combination based on flavor preference.
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