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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cookies combine gooey salted caramel pockets with melty chocolate chips for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus extra pinch for sprinkling
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (180ml) salted caramel sauce
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and light, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully combined.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula, saving a handful for sprinkling on top later.
  7. Dollop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, then add a teaspoon of salted caramel sauce on top of each dough mound. Gently cover the caramel with a little more cookie dough, sealing it in.
  8. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the tops of the cookies.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Seal the caramel well inside the dough to prevent leaking. Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center. If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Use flaky sea salt on top for added crunch and flavor contrast.

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Keywords: salted caramel, chocolate chip cookies, easy cookies, homemade treats, quick dessert, caramel pockets, sea salt, crowd-pleaser

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