Description
Indulge in the heavenly blend of rich chocolate and decadent salted caramel with these Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies feature a gooey caramel center that surprises and delights with every bite. Whether you’re baking for friends or treating yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe will quickly become a favorite. With customizable ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this irresistible dessert that impresses at gatherings or simply enhances a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or a mix)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- Chilled salted caramel candies (e.g., Rolos)
- Sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chilled salted caramel sauce until evenly distributed.
- For extra indulgence, scoop dough to form balls around chilled caramel candies.
- Place cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling briefly before transferring to wire racks; drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg