Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies. These soft and chewy cookies combine intense cocoa taste with gooey caramel chips and a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty balance. Perfectly baked to achieve a tender texture with melty chocolate pockets, these cookies make an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 23-25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt plus extra flakes for topping
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 cup Caramel Flavored Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt until well incorporated; set this mixture aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed until light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition to incorporate fully, then add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth and even.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer bowl, stirring on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Fold in chocolate and caramel chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips along with the caramel flavored chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion the dough: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Add sea salt topping: Sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt on top of each cookie dough mound to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, do not overbake; remove from oven as soon as edges are set.
- Using high-quality chocolate and caramel chips will greatly enhance the flavor.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Sprinkling sea salt on top adds a salty contrast that highlights the caramel and chocolate flavors wonderfully.
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