The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate treat with The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, where rich chocolate meets sweet, gooey caramel. These cookies boast a perfect balance of flavors that will delight your taste buds. With a soft and chewy texture, they are an ideal choice for any occasion—whether you’re hosting friends or simply enjoying a snack at home. Plus, this easy recipe comes together quickly in just one bowl, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. Get ready to impress with these irresistible cookies that blend classic chocolate chip goodness with luscious salted caramel!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch 5-Minute Hard Caramel
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 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 1/2 cups dark chocolate (coarsely chopped or chips)
- Sea salt flakes for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the hard caramel and let it cool before cutting into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one and mix well. Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate and caramel pieces until evenly distributed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg