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. Click through for the full recipe and start your baking adventure today!

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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.