Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
These Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies combine rich cocoa, sweet chocolate, and luscious caramel chips with a hint of sea salt for a perfectly balanced treat. Crispy on the edges yet chewy inside, these cookies offer the ultimate chocolate indulgence with a delightful salty twist in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert/Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for topping)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel flavored chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed until the mixture becomes light, pale, and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating 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 just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate and Caramel Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet (or milk) chocolate chips along with the caramel flavored chips to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies on Baking Sheets: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Sprinkle Salt and Bake: Lightly sprinkle the tops with additional sea salt flakes to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and finish setting.
Notes
- For a stronger caramel flavor, use high-quality caramel chips or add a small drizzle of caramel sauce after baking.
- Do not overbake to maintain a chewy center; remove cookies as soon as edges firm up.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: double chocolate cookies, salted caramel cookies, chocolate caramel desserts, easy chocolate cookies, chocolate chip cookies with caramel
