The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies perfectly balance sweet and salty flavors, featuring chewy bits of homemade caramel alongside rich dark chocolate. Ideal for any occasion—be it a birthday party, a cozy gathering, or a simple treat for yourself—these cookies are sure to impress everyone. With quick preparation and minimal cleanup, you can whip up these delectable treats in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch 5-Minute Hard Caramel
- 1 1/2 cups (330 g) light brown sugar (packed)
- 16 tablespoons (226 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon (19 g) real vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 ¼ cups (439 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (255 g) dark chocolate (coarsely chopped or chips)
- Sea salt flakes for the tops (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your hard caramel and letting it cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until creamy, then add vanilla extract and eggs; blend well.
- Gradually mix in baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate and prepared hard caramel.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg