Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, a treat that seamlessly combines rich chocolatey goodness with a touch of sweet and salty caramel. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, requiring just one bowl and minimal cleanup—perfect for bakers of all levels. With their soft, chewy texture and gooey caramel center, they’re ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself. This recipe allows you to whip up fresh cookies quickly and even offers the option to make dough ahead of time for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 14.5 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 35 pieces soft caramels
Instructions
- Unwrap caramels, leaving some whole for stuffing and slicing others into smaller pieces.
- Melt butter in a mixing bowl, then whisk in sugars until combined.
- Add vanilla and eggs; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in dry ingredients followed by chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for about 20 minutes.
- Form balls of dough, encasing whole caramels inside each ball; top with sliced pieces and extra chocolate chips.
- Preheat oven to 365°F and bake cookies on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg