Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet caramel and rich chocolate with these delectable Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies. Chewy, gooey, and utterly irresistible, these cookies are a must-try for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup soft caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in Mix-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips and caramel bits.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Use soft caramel bits or chop chewy caramels into small pieces to prevent hard spots.
- Sprinkle cookies with a pinch of sea salt before baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Sugar: ~12 g
- Sodium: ~70 mg
- Fat: ~7 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~18 g
- Fiber: ~0.5 g
- Protein: ~1.5 g
- Cholesterol: ~18 mg
