Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
These Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies combine rich cocoa flavor with sweet caramel chips, enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt to create the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Soft and chewy with melty chocolate and caramel bites in every bite, these cookies are an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup caramel flavored chips
- Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt until well combined. Set the mixture aside.
- Cream Butters and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding carefully until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Add Sea Salt Flakes: Sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with sea salt flakes to enhance the flavor contrast once baked.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and finish baking from residual heat.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft when removed from the oven for the best chewy texture.
- Sea salt flakes on top enhance the salted caramel flavor and balance sweetness.
- For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: double chocolate cookies, salted caramel cookies, chocolate caramel cookies, baked cookies, easy chocolate cookies
