Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, Chewy Bakery
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies combine soft, buttery cookie dough with semi-sweet chocolate chips and gooey caramel pieces. Baked until golden around the edges and soft in the center, these cookies offer a perfect chewy texture. A finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances the rich caramel and chocolate flavors. Easy to prepare and ideal for any occasion, these cookies are loved by both children and adults. Every bite delivers a delicious blend of sweetness, richness, and a hint of saltiness. They are the ultimate gourmet twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
Mix-Ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup soft caramel candies, chopped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Topping
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Place chopped caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20–30 seconds until softened. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and small pieces of softened caramel.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop dough into large balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm.Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading.
- Soft caramels melt more evenly than hard candies.
- Do not overbake for chewy cookies.
- Sea salt enhances the caramel flavor.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Cookies remain soft for several days.
- Let cookies cool slightly before serving.