Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies – Sweet & Savory Perfection
Soft, chewy chocolate cookies studded with gooey caramel and topped with flaky sea salt. The perfect sweet and salty treat with bold flavor and texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips/chunks
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15–20 soft caramel candies, chopped or halved and frozen
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Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
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Freeze chopped caramel pieces for 15–30 minutes.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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Cream butter and sugars until light. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.
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Add dry ingredients gradually. Fold in chocolate and frozen caramels.
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Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
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Scoop 2-tbsp balls onto parchment-lined sheets. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
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Sprinkle with sea salt. Cool before serving.
Notes
Chilling helps prevent spreading. Store at room temp for up to 4 days or freeze dough for later.