Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, where rich chocolate chunks meet gooey caramel in each bite. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy night in or a festive gathering—these cookies boast a thick and chewy texture with crispy edges that will impress friends and family alike. With an easy, one-bowl preparation, you can whip up these delicious treats with minimal cleanup. Customize them by adding your favorite nuts or substituting different types of chocolate to suit your taste. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of these salted caramel cookies that are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14.5 tbsp salted butter, melted (206 grams)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (163 grams)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (156 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (390 grams)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 35 pieces soft caramels
Instructions
- Unwrap the caramels; set aside 15 whole for stuffing inside cookies and chop the rest.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the butter and whisk in both sugars until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in dry ingredients until a dough forms, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, place one whole caramel inside, and wrap dough around it. Top with chopped caramels and extra chocolate chips.
- Preheat oven to 365°F (185°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underdone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg