Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, a perfect combination of bittersweet cocoa, luscious chocolate chips, and sweet caramel chips, enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt for a delightful contrast. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate and caramel goodness, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.
- 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 (plus extra flakes for topping)
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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 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 aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until light, fluffy, and well incorporated, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate and Caramel Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips evenly through the dough.
- Portion Cookies: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with additional sea salt flakes to enhance the sweet and salty flavor balance.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly underbaked for a soft, chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: 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.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure proper creaming and mixing.
- If you prefer a stronger caramel flavor, substitute caramel chips with small chunks of soft caramel candy.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- To enhance the salted caramel effect, consider adding a touch of sea salt to the dough as well as on top.
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