Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies. These delightful treats perfectly blend the sweet allure of homemade salted caramel with decadent dark chocolate, creating an irresistible dessert that’s both chewy and flavorful. Ideal for any occasion—from casual snacking to festive gatherings—these cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves cookies with a twist. With no rest time required, you can satisfy your cravings in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch 5-Minute Hard Caramel
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the hard caramel according to your chosen method and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and all-purpose flour; fold until just combined.
- Gently stir in dark chocolate chunks and prepared hard caramel pieces.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop; sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg