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Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe

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

Description

These Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies combine rich cocoa-flavored dough studded with semi-sweet chocolate and caramel chips, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Soft centers and slightly crisp edges make these cookies irresistibly delightful.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

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

Mix-ins and Toppings

  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup caramel flavored chips
  • Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure your cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt until fully combined. Set aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Chocolate and Caramel Chips: Use a spatula to gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips, evenly distributing them throughout the dough.
  7. Portion Dough on Baking Sheets: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving roughly 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Sprinkle Sea Salt and Bake: Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough mound. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly crisp while the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set and achieve the perfect texture.

Notes

  • Use softened butter for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer chewier or crispier cookies.
  • Ensure even spacing on baking sheets for uniform cookie shape and baking.
  • Sprinkling sea salt enhances the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: double chocolate cookies, salted caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookies, caramel chip cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday cookies, baking dessert

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