Description
Indulge in these decadent salted caramel chocolate cookies, where gooey caramel meets rich chocolate, topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the caramel sauce.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet. Chill the dough briefly to prevent excessive spreading during baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week; reheat briefly in the microwave.