Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with melted chocolate and gooey caramel, they're a must-try for any dessert lover. Bake a batch tonight for a sweet treat that will satisfy your cravings!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 9 Soft caramels
- for sprinkling Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together 3/4 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients.
- Stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Measure about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Flatten the ball slightly with the palm of your hand and place a caramel piece in the center of the dough.
- Wrap the cookie dough around the caramel, making sure the caramel is completely covered with dough. Place on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until slightly golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the cookies with flaky sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
Notes
- Tip 1: For the caramels, I recommend using Trader Joe’s fleur de sel caramels for their rich flavor.
- Tip 2: You can also use Werther’s soft caramels if you prefer.
- Tip 3: Cutting the caramels in half makes them easier to wrap in the dough.
- Tip 4: If you can find Kraft caramel bits, they are a great alternative.
- Tip 5: The caramel bits are less soft and melty than traditional caramels.