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Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Indulge in these heavenly Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, featuring a rich blend of cocoa and chocolate chips complemented by gooey caramel chips and a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra flakes for topping)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup caramel flavored chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until the batter is smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on the top of each cookie dough mound to enhance the caramel and chocolate flavors.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies set properly and maintain their chewy texture.

Notes

  • For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months to bake fresh cookies anytime.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: double chocolate cookies, salted caramel cookies, chocolate caramel cookies, soft chewy cookies, homemade cookies, chocolate chip cookies

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