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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These salted caramel chocolate chip cookies combine gooey caramel sauce with semi-sweet chocolate chips for a perfect balance of sweet and salty in a chewy-soft cookie.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus extra flaky sea salt for topping
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened but not melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (120ml) caramel sauce, preferably thick and buttery

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly fold in the caramel sauce, stirring gently to distribute evenly without making the dough too runny.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  7. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Lightly sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt before baking.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  11. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for better blending. Fold in caramel sauce gently to avoid runny dough. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for enhanced flavor. If caramel sauce is thin, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Watch baking time closely to avoid burning.

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