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white round plate filled with freshly baked salted caramel cookies, dotted with chocolate chips and caramel pieces, and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for a perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Salted caramel chocolate chip cookies combine buttery richness with the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. These indulgent treats feature gooey chocolate chips and chewy caramel pieces, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, creating a delightful contrast of textures and tastes in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 23 soft caramels, cut into thirds
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet choco chips
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
    A clear glass bowl filled with dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, and salt, being mixed together to form the base of the salted caramel cookie dough.
  • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high for 3 minutes.
    mixing bowl where the prepared dry ingredients are being gradually added to the wet mixture of butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to form a smooth cookie dough.
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing well.
    A mixing bowl with softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar being blended together until light and fluffy, the first step in creating a rich cookie dough.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
    mixing bowl with creamed butter and sugars, now having an egg, an egg yolk, and vanilla extract added for extra richness and flavor in the salted caramel cookie dough.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and caramel pieces with a spatula.
    close-up of salted caramel cookie dough with chocolate chips and caramel pieces being folded in evenly, ensuring every bite is packed with gooey sweetness.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
    wrapped portion of salted caramel cookie dough resting in the refrigerator, chilling to ensure the cookies bake with the perfect texture and flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop dough into balls and arrange on the prepared sheets.
    A baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ready to hold scoops of salted caramel cookie dough for baking.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, then rotate pans and bake for another 3–4 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
    tray of salted caramel cookies baking in the oven, turning golden brown with melty chocolate chips and caramel bubbling on the surface.
  • Sprinkle cookies immediately with flaky sea salt.
    Freshly baked salted caramel cookies being sprinkled with flaky sea salt, enhancing the sweet and salty flavor combination.
  • Let cool completely before serving.
    Salted caramel cookies resting on a wire cooling rack, allowing them to set perfectly before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents spreading during baking.
  • Use soft caramel candies chopped into small pieces for even distribution.