Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies
Salted caramel chocolate cookies are rich, chewy, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor and gooey caramel centers. The sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top balances the sweetness perfectly, making these cookies irresistible indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10‑12 minutes
- Total Time: ~55 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- All‑purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Semi‑sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- Soft caramels (halved if large)
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into cookie balls. Press a half‑caramel into the center of each dough ball, then roll or fold dough so the caramel is enclosed.
- Chill the dough balls for at least 30 minutes (longer if you prefer thicker cookies).
- Bake for 10‑12 minutes, then immediately sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt once out of the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use dark chocolate chunks instead of chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- For added texture, fold in chopped pecans or walnuts.
- If you use homemade caramel or a softer caramel brand, be sure to seal it well in the dough so it doesn’t leak.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; they also freeze well, either baked or unbaked.
- Microwaving a cookie for ~10 seconds can re‑soften the caramel for that gooey pull.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: approx 200
- Sugar: about 18g
- Sodium: approx 120mg
- Fat: about 10g
- Saturated Fat: about 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: about 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: about 24g
- Fiber: about 2g
- Protein: about 2g
- Cholesterol: about 15mg
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