Description
Delight in these Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, featuring a rich blend of cocoa and chocolate chips combined with sweet caramel chips and a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of flavors in a soft, chewy cookie.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup caramel flavored chips
- Sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the prepared dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing. Then gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips using a spatula.
- Portion the Dough: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt and Bake: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with sea salt flakes for a perfect salty contrast. Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, remove from oven at 8 minutes; for a slightly crispier edge, bake closer to 10 minutes.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for better creaming with sugars.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- Optional: For extra caramel flavor, drizzle warm caramel sauce over cooled cookies before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: double chocolate cookies, salted caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookies, caramel chocolate cookies, easy dessert recipe
