Description
Indulge in the decadence of The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies! These delightful treats marry rich chocolate with homemade salted caramel, resulting in a chewy cookie that’s irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights at home, these cookies offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The addition of hard caramel gives each bite a sweet contrast, while a sprinkle of sea salt enhances the overall experience. With an easy one-bowl method and no rest time needed for the dough, you’ll have fresh cookies ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 batch 5-Minute Hard Caramel
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ 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 ½ cups dark chocolate (coarsely chopped or chips)
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the hard caramel by melting equal parts granulated sugar in a saucepan until golden brown. Pour onto parchment paper and cool before breaking into pieces.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together room-temperature butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Fold in dark chocolate and caramel pieces.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets with space between each cookie. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cooling on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture. Measure flour accurately by spooning it into the measuring cup without packing. For added flavor variations, consider using different types of chocolate or nuts.