Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, loaded with rich chocolate and gooey caramel chips. An easy and delicious twist on a classic favorite, they are perfect for parties, sharing, or satisfying a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup caramel chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Set your oven to 375°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make your cleanup a total breeze.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy, for about 1 minute.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until everything is fluffy and well-combined, making a perfect base for your cookies.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt until they are mixed.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to your wet mixture on low speed. Scrape down the bowl, then beat on medium for 30 seconds until just combined.
- Fold in the chips: Gently stir 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3/4 cup caramel chips into the cookie dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Bake your cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your baking sheets, about 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely. Pour a glass of milk and dig in!
Notes
- Softened, room temperature butter is key to getting that perfectly creamy cookie dough.
- Don't overmix your dough after adding flour, or the cookies might become too tough.
- For a gourmet touch, sprinkle a little bit of flaky sea salt on top.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes will result in thicker, much chewier cookies.
- All ovens are a little different, so keep a close eye on your first batch.