Description
Delight in these chewy Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of sweet caramel bits and rich chocolate chips nestled in a buttery cookie base. Perfectly baked to achieve golden edges with soft centers, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chips and Caramel: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips and chopped caramel candies to disperse them evenly through the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring optimal texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the sheet before moving.
- Use room temperature butter to ensure better creaming with the sugars.
- Chop caramel candies finely to prevent large lumps and uneven melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional: sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
