Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies
These cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with a delightful touch of caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt, perfect for treats and gatherings.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder adds chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp Baking Soda helps cookies rise
- 1 tsp Salt enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature adds moisture and richness
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar for sweetness and texture
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, lightly packed adds moisture and flavor
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature binds ingredients
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract adds flavor
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips for chocolatey chunks
- 1 cup Caramel Flavored Chips adds chewy caramel 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
- Start by preheating your oven to a moderate temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the large eggs, one at a time, into the butter mixture.
- Add the vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and mix until well-combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips along with the caramel flavored chips.
- Scoop generous portions of the cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Before placing the cookies in the oven, sprinkle a few sea salt flakes over the top of each dough mound.
Baking
- Bake until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- If desired, drizzle caramel sauce or dulce de leche over the cooled cookies.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and do not over-mix the dough.