Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies
Deliciously rich, these cookies blend decadent chocolate with sweet caramel and a hint of sea salt, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder adds rich chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp Baking Soda functions as a leavening agent
- 1 tsp Salt enhances overall flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature adds moisture and richness
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens and helps with texture
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, lightly packed contributes to chewiness and moisture
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature binds ingredients and adds richness
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract introduces warmth and depth of flavor
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips adds decadent chocolate bursts
- 1 cup Caramel Flavored Chips infuses a sweet, buttery flavor
- Sea Salt Flakes for sprinkling over top of cookies
- Caramel Sauce or Dulce de Leche optional, for drizzling over the top of cookies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the large eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Mixing and Baking
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips using a rubber spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until edges look set and tops are slightly soft.
- Sprinkle the cookies immediately with sea salt flakes after removing them from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce or dulce de leche if desired before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and texture. For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips.