Description
Delicious caramel and chocolate chip cookies that are soft and chewy with a hint of salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Tip: A fully heated oven helps cookies bake evenly from the start.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Tip: Whisking prevents pockets of baking soda in the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Tip: Proper creaming creates soft centers and gentle lift.
- Add Eggs Gradually: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Tip: Adding eggs slowly keeps the dough smooth and stable.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Tip: Vanilla rounds out the caramel flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Tip: Stop mixing as soon as no flour streaks remain to avoid dense cookies.
- Fold in Caramel and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips, if using. Tip: Gentle folding keeps caramel pieces intact and gooey.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Tip: Even sizing ensures consistent baking.
- Add Flaky Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over each dough ball before baking. Tip: This creates the signature sweet-salty balance.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Tip: Cookies continue to set as they cool.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For added flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg