Description
Sweet caramel-studded chocolate chip cookies promise pure indulgence with a perfect balance of salty and sugary notes. Delightful homemade treats will melt in your mouth and transport you to cookie paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semisweet or a mix of dark and milk)
- 1 cup soft salted caramel pieces (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Fats, Liquids, and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare parchment-lined baking sheets for optimal cookie performance.
- Utilize an electric mixer to blend butter and sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly incorporating each one, then integrate vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- In a separate vessel, carefully sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Delicately merge the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent tough cookie texture.
- Tenderly fold chocolate chips and caramel fragments throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Employ a cookie scoop to place rounded portions onto prepared sheets, maintaining adequate spacing to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven, cooking for 10-12 minutes until edges transform to a golden hue while centers remain slightly soft.
- Immediately upon removal, garnish each cookie with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt, creating a tantalizing sweet-savory contrast.
- Position cookies on the baking sheet for brief moments to stabilize, then transition to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve and savor these decadent treats alongside a refreshing beverage, celebrating the harmonious blend of flavors.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a thicker, chewier cookie texture.
- Use high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that complements the caramel.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg