Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, combining rich cocoa and chocolate chips with sweet caramel chips and a hint of sea salt. These cookies are chewy, decadent, and perfect for satisfying any chocolate lover’s cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 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
- 1/4 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
Add-Ins
- 3/4 cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 cup Caramel Flavored Chips
- Sea Salt Flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 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 aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then mix in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and to maintain its tender texture.
- Fold in Chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to give room for spreading.
- Add Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on the tops of each cookie dough mound before baking to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breaking and helps the cookies set properly.
Notes
- For extra gooey caramel flavor, consider adding a few caramel bits inside the cookie dough before folding in the chips.
- Be cautious not to overbake; cookies will continue to firm up slightly once cooled.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the granulated sugar by 1-2 tablespoons.
Keywords: Double Chocolate Cookies, Salted Caramel Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Decadent Cookies, Dessert Recipe
