These Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic appeal of chocolate chip cookies with the rich and gooey sweetness of salted caramel. The addition of sea salt on top enhances the flavors, creating a perfect balance between sweet and salty.

If you appreciate the sweet and salty flavor profile, you’re likely to find these cookies incredibly satisfying and enjoyable. They’re perfect for sharing with friends, family, or just treating yourself to a delightful homemade treat. Enjoy your baking!

  • Preparation Time: 15-20 min
  • Baking Time: 10-12 min
  • Total Time: 25-35 min
  • Servings: 24-36 cookies, depending on the size

How to make Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (semisweet or a mix of dark and milk)
  • 1 cup soft salted caramel pieces (store-bought or homemade)
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips and Caramel:
    • Gently fold in the chocolate chips and salted caramel pieces until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
  7. Scoop and Arrange Cookies:
    • Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.
  8. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
  9. Sprinkle with Sea Salt:
    • As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, lightly sprinkle each with a pinch of sea salt for that perfect sweet and salty combination.
  10. Cool on the Baking Sheet:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Enjoy:
    • Once cooled, enjoy these delightful Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.