Description
These Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of melted caramel and semi-sweet chocolate chips within a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies feature a golden, lightly crisp edge with a gooey center that highlights the caramel pieces. Ideal for baking enthusiasts looking for a delicious homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup soft caramel candies, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender texture for the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to blend the wet ingredients and add flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and salt evenly.
- Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and a tough cookie.
- Fold in Chocolate and Caramel: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped caramel candies to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form the Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage and preserving texture.
Notes
- Using soft caramel candies ensures they melt nicely within the cookie without hardening.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them by removing at 10 minutes and letting residual heat finish the process.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate depending on sweetness preference.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to maintain a tender crumb.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
