Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
These Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies are rich, decadent treats combining deep cocoa flavor with gooey caramel chips and a hint of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Crispy on the edges yet soft and chewy inside, these cookies are ideal for chocolate lovers seeking a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra flakes for topping)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 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
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract, blending until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate and Caramel Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips along with the caramel flavored chips evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie with sea salt flakes to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them firm up.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain chewy centers.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent cookies from sticking and browning too quickly.
- Adjust sea salt flakes to taste depending on your preference for saltiness.
- For a richer caramel flavor, substitute caramel chips with chopped soft caramel candies if desired.
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