Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Cookies. A perfect blend of sweet caramel and flaky sea salt atop a soft chocolate cookie will have you reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Additional:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 soft caramel candies, cut in half
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until combined.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Scoop dough, press caramel into the center, wrap dough around, and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place cookies on the baking sheet, bake for 9-11 minutes, then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, serve warm.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slightly to soften the caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
