Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These caramel chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favorite treat to bake when I want something indulgent but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking, you'll have a batch of golden, gooey cookies ready to enjoy. The combination of rich caramel sauce and dark chocolate chips creates this amazing sweet and slightly bitter balance that keeps people coming back for more. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so at least you can feel a little virtuous about indulging. Trust me, these are simple enough for a weeknight bake but impressive enough to share with friends.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 3 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 400 gunsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 2 nulllarge eggs
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 200 gcaramel sauce
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy cookie removal.
- 2
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Tip: Aeration helps with cookie texture.
- 3
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Tip: Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: A little texture is okay.
- 6
Stir in caramel sauce and chocolate chips.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cookies might become tough.
- 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Tip: For even baking.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Tip: Don't overbake, or the cookies will be too hard.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Patience is key for the best results.
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