Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of The Best Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies! This easy-to-follow recipe combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate with the sweet, buttery goodness of homemade hard caramel, creating a chewy cookie that’s perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep time and no need to chill the dough, you can enjoy warm, freshly baked cookies in just under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies promise to impress with their delightful texture and mouthwatering taste.
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 tablespoon 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 (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the hard caramel as directed and allow it to cool before breaking it into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, both sugars, and vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and caramel pieces until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets. Optionally sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg