Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
These salted caramel chocolate chip cookies combine crisp edges with gooey centers and a perfect pinch of sea salt, creating an indulgent and comforting treat that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top
- 3.5 oz (100g) soft caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies
- 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup light brown sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not over-mix.
- Gently fold in 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 3.5 oz soft caramel bits.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets (makes about 24 cookies).
- Lightly dust each cookie mound with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
If caramel bits stick together, toss them with a little flour before folding into the dough. For thicker cookies, scoop larger dough balls and increase baking time by 1-2 minutes. Chilling dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading. Use flaky sea salt on top for the signature sweet-salty flavor. Avoid using caramel sauce instead of bits as it makes dough too sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 2
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