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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies: Your New Favorite Treat

These Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies combine rich chocolate dough and gooey caramel for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark, milk or semi-sweet
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
For the Finish
  • to taste sea salt flakes for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and salted caramel sauce.
  6. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle warm cookies with sea salt and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened properly for a creamy dough, and don't skip chilling the dough for best results.

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