Name: Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 stick butter (cold and chopped into pieces); ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ¾ cups flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon cornstarch; 4 oz Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate bar (chopped into pieces (or you can use 1 cup of chocolate chips)); 10 soft caramels (I use Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels); Sea salt of choice

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There's something truly magical about the combination of sweet and salty flavors, and when it comes to cookies, few recipes can rival the irresistible salted caramel chocolate chip cookies. This delightful treat takes the classic chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level with gooey caramel surprises and a sprinkle of sea salt that elevates each bite to a heavenly experience. Follow this easy recipe to create your own batch of these decadent cookies that are sure to become a household favorite.

Equipment

No special equipment is required to make these cookies, just your typical kitchen supplies and tools.

Ingredients

Butter
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Egg
Vanilla Extract
Salt
Flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Cornstarch
Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate bar
Caramels (I use Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels)
Sea salt of choice

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures that your cookies won't stick and allows for easy cleanup.

Cream Butter and Sugars:

In a mixing bowl, combine the cold, chopped butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix until a grainy substance forms, usually taking 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, continuing to mix until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients - salt, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch.

Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.

Prepare Caramel-Filled Dough:

Use a 2-inch cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough. Make a hole in the center of each dough ball and insert a soft caramel. Roll the dough back into a ball, ensuring the caramel is enclosed.

Bake:

Place the caramel-filled cookie dough scoops on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The gooey caramel center will be at its best if enjoyed warm.

Finish with Sea Salt:

As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle them with your sea salt of choice. This not only adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness but also enhances the overall flavor profile.

Cool and Enjoy:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy these delectable treats while they are still warm for that perfect gooey caramel experience.

Four salted caramel cookies stacked on top of each other.

Variations

If you enjoy this cookie, you need to try our OG Chocolate Chip Cookie since this is a spin off of that decadent, thick and gooey cookie. I use Werther's originals caramels when I make these cookies, but feel free to try other caramels that you like.

Roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and get ready to indulge in cookie heaven!

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

McKinley Hatch

This delightful treat takes the classic chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level with gooey caramel surprises and a sprinkle of sea salt that elevates each bite to a heavenly experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Ingredients

1 stick butter cold and chopped into pieces
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cornstarch
4 oz Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate bar chopped into pieces (or you can use 1 cup of chocolate chips)
10 soft caramels I use Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels
Sea salt of choice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the butter and sugars together in a mixing bowl until a grainy substance has formed (around 1 to 2 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients: salt, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
Use a 2-inch cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough and poke a hole in the center of the dough. Put the caramel inside the ball of dough and roll together until you can no longer see the caramel.
Place all caramel cookie dough scoops on the prepared pan.
Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy while warm so the caramel is gooey and delicious!