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Irresistible Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies in 30 Minutes

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Salted caramel chocolate chip cookies with gooey caramel centers and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 18–20 soft caramel candies (like Kraft caramels), unwrapped
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (for softening caramels, optional but helps)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Chop caramels into small chunks. Microwave caramel chunks with 1–2 tbsp heavy cream for 10–15 seconds to soften slightly.
  7. Scoop dough into 2-tbsp balls. Press a few caramel chunks into the top and sides of each dough ball.
  8. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature butter for best texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • Let cookies cool slightly before transferring.

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Keywords: caramel chocolate chip cookies, gooey caramel cookies, soft chewy cookies, bakery style cookies, caramel swirl cookies

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