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Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe

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5 from 121 reviews
  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Delight in these decadent Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, featuring rich cocoa-infused dough generously studded with semi-sweet chocolate and caramel chips. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes, these cookies balance sweet and salty flavors perfectly, offering a chewy texture and an irresistible indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt (plus extra flakes for topping)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 3/4 cup Caramel Flavored Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt until well combined; set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and blend until fully incorporated into the batter.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips along with the caramel-flavored chips using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the cookie dough.
  7. Portion Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow the cookies to spread during baking.
  8. Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each dough mound with sea salt flakes to enhance the flavor profile with a touch of savory contrast.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
  • Use high-quality chocolate and caramel chips for the best flavor.
  • For a gooier cookie, slightly underbake by taking them out closer to 8 minutes.
  • You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 1 month and bake from frozen by adding 1-2 minutes to baking time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: double chocolate cookies, salted caramel cookies, chocolate caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, dessert recipe, sweet and salty cookies

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