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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

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These Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with gooey caramel and melty chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. They’re easy to make, gourmet-tasting, and perfect for any occasion from weeknight treats to holiday parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (85g) dark chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup (170g) soft caramel candies, quartered
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks. Gently fold in quartered soft caramel candies.
  7. If dough is too soft, chill for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Scoop rounded balls (about 2 tablespoons or 40g each) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Lightly press each ball and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish cooking on the sheet. Chill dough if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Tuck caramel pieces inside dough balls to avoid caramel melting onto the baking sheet. The dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight for deeper flavor. Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.

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