Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with our Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies recipe! These warm, chewy cookies feature a rich chocolate base with gooey salted caramel filling, perfect for satisfying your cravings. Follow our easy step-by-step guide, making it simple to bake these irresistible delights at home. Explore tips for substitutions and variations to suit your dietary needs.

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup caramel sauce

Sea salt flakes, for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Mix in Eggs and Vanilla: Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.

Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each scoop.

Add Caramel: Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce into each indentation.

Top with Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie before baking.

Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies

- Presentation Tips: Serve the cookies stacked on a plate, drizzled with extra caramel sauce, and a light dusting of sea salt on top for a delightful finish.