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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

Irresistible Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies You’ll Love

Delight in these Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies, combining rich chocolate and gooey caramel with a touch of sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light brown sugar works too
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutes recommended
  • 2 large Eggs use large eggs for consistent results
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract optional almond extract as a twist
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-process for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda no substitutes recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt opt for sea salt for better flavor
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips mix dark and milk chocolate for balance
  • 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Sauce chilled caramel bits can be a substitute
  • Sea Salt Flakes use sparingly for the best balance

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then pour in the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and salted caramel sauce until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop the dough onto baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each, and press additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or crumbled over desserts. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

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