Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, a perfect blend of rich cocoa, gooey caramel, and a hint of sea salt. These soft, chewy cookies are ideal for chocolate lovers seeking a sweet and salty treat that’s easy to bake at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Caramel Flavored Chips
- Sea Salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel-flavored chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring each is spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough mound to enhance the sweet and salty flavor profile.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For uniform cookies, use a tablespoon measure or a cookie scoop to portion the dough.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- The sea salt flakes add a lovely contrast but can be omitted for those preferring a sweeter cookie.
- For vegan variations, substitute butter and eggs with plant-based alternatives and use vegan chocolate chips.
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