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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies: Ultimate Bakery-Style Favorite

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies are soft and chewy bakery-style cookies packed with rich chocolate chips, gooey caramel pieces, and finished with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup soft caramel pieces
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  8. Fold in chocolate chips.
  9. Gently fold in caramel pieces.
  10. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  12. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after baking.
  13. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  14. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps create thicker cookies.
  • Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Soft caramel pieces melt more evenly than hard caramel candies.
  • Flaky sea salt provides the ideal finishing touch.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
  • Freeze cookie dough portions for convenient future baking.
  • Perfect for holidays, gifting, bake sales, and celebrations.

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