Description
Salted caramel chocolate cookies deliver an irresistible symphony of rich chocolate and silky caramel, dancing with sweet-salty perfection. Chocolate enthusiasts and dessert lovers will swoon over these luxurious morsels that promise pure indulgence in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or caramel cubes (unwrapped)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Carefully preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal cookie preparation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar-butter blend, stirring until the ingredients are smoothly integrated and create a uniform consistency.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually merge the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and caramel bits into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop, form uniform dough balls and arrange them systematically on the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each cookie for potential spreading.
- Position the cookie-laden sheet in the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges transform to a golden-brown hue while centers remain delicately soft.
- Upon removing cookies from the oven, immediately garnish each with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt, enhancing the complex flavor profile.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire cooling rack, enabling them to set and develop a perfect texture.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Measure ingredients carefully, especially flour, to maintain the perfect cookie texture and prevent dense or dry results.
- Caramel Control: Freeze caramel bits before adding to prevent excessive melting and ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
- Temperature Trick: Let butter and eggs come to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more consistent cookie dough that blends more easily.
- Storage Wisdom: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg