Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

These homemade caramel chocolate chip cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, loaded with chocolate chips and sprinkled with sea salt. These cookies not only have caramel sauce as a topping, but this recipe also incorporates caramel sauce into the cookie dough itself, creating a rich, gooey center that melts in your mouth. The blend of creamy caramel and rich chocolate makes each bite an indulgent experience. Whether you’re hosting a get-together, baking for a special event, or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to be a hit. The hint of sea salt on top enhances the flavor, balancing the sweetness and adding a sophisticated touch. Enjoy these delicious cookies with a glass of milk or as a delightful end to any meal!

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies:

• Sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors, giving a gourmet touch to the cookie.
• Baking soda: Helps the cookies rise and gives them a light, airy texture.
• Salt: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
• All-purpose flour: Provides the base structure for your cookies, giving them the perfect texture.
• Unsalted butter: Adds rich flavor and moisture to the cookies.
• Light brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a subtle molasses flavor, contributing to the cookies’ chewiness.
• Granulated sugar: Adds additional sweetness and helps with the structure.
• Egg: Binds the ingredients together and adds richness.
• Egg yolk: Adds extra moisture and richness, ensuring the cookies are soft and chewy.
• Pure vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile of the cookies.
• Good-quality (homemade) caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling on cookies: Adds a delicious caramel flavor and gooey texture.
• Semisweet chocolate chips: Provides pockets of melty chocolate in every bite.

For making the Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, you’ll need the following tools:

• Mixing Bowls: A large bowl for combining the cookie dough ingredients and smaller ones for measuring.
• Measuring Scale: To accurately measure all your ingredients in grams.
• Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer: For creaming the butter and sugars, and mixing the dough.
• Spatula: To fold in the dry ingredients and combine the mixtures.
• Baking Sheet: For baking the cookies.
• Parchment Paper: To line the baking sheet, preventing the cookies from sticking.
• Cookie Scoop: To evenly portion out the dough.
• Cooling Rack: For allowing the cookies to cool evenly after baking.
• Piping Bag: To add the frosting to the cookies.

Here is the full Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 290 g (2 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 170 g (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 180 g (3/4 cup) packed light brown sugar
• 70 g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 70 g (1/4 cup) good-quality (homemade) caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling on cookies
• 120 g (3/4 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
• Sea salt flakes for sprinkling on top

Directions:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. Mix in the caramel sauce. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary.
3. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Form Cookies: Take the dough out of the refrigerator. If it’s too firm to scoop, let it sit for 10 minutes until soft enough to scoop. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop the chilled dough, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Decorate and Serve: When ready to serve, drizzle the cookies with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks for the Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies:

• Caramel Sauce: For the best results, use high-quality caramel sauce. You can easily make your own at home for a more authentic taste.
• Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents excessive spreading. This also helps keep the caramel bits from oozing out too much.
• Preheat the Oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking. This helps the cookies bake evenly and achieve the right texture.
• Use a Cookie Scoop: For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough. This ensures that all the cookies are the same size and bake evenly.
• Watch Baking Time: Caramel and chocolate can brown quickly, so keep an eye on the cookies towards the end of the baking time. Bake until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
• Cool on the Pan: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and reduces the risk of breaking.
• Add a Pinch of Sea Salt: For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking. The salt enhances the caramel flavor and adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness.
• Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, they can be frozen (without the caramel drizzle and sea salt) for up to 3 months.

Following these tips will help you bake Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies that are gooey, flavorful, and a real treat!

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Watch the recipe video here. Let’s get to baking! Here is the full recipe: