Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

I still remember the first time I made salted caramel chocolate chip cookies and oh boy it wasn’t perfect at all because my oven ran too hot and half the tray came out a little too brown and the caramel was bubbling everywhere but even then the kids ate them so fast I barely got one myself, and I laughed because that’s when I realized messy doesn’t mean bad and sometimes the best memories come with sticky fingers and giggles and that’s why salted caramel chocolate chip cookies have a special place in my heart because they’re sweet and salty and messy in the best way.

One time I made salted caramel chocolate chip cookies for a school bake sale and I forgot to buy parchment paper so the cookies stuck to the pan and I thought they were ruined but then I just used a spoon and scooped them off and sold them as chewy caramel cookie bites and they actually sold out first and I felt a little embarrassed but proud too because even the imperfect ones made people happy and that’s what baking is about for me and maybe for you too.

And last month I baked salted caramel chocolate chip cookies with my daughter and she sneaked chocolate chips from the bowl when she thought I wasn’t looking and then she sprinkled extra sea salt on top and the first bite made her say wow mom these taste like candy and I almost cried because I felt so grateful for that little moment together and I think every cookie holds a memory like that if you let it.

Now if you’re wondering what to eat with these cookies I’ve tried them with warm milk and with cold milk and with coffee in the morning and I’ve also crumbled them over vanilla ice cream and I’ve sandwiched them with peanut butter in the middle and I’ve dipped them in hot chocolate too and once I even used them to make little ice cream cookie sandwiches with caramel drizzle and every single way tasted delicious and different and honestly I’d recommend trying them all because why not, Also don’t forget to have thme with some Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies.

Ingredients

• Butter (softened)
• Brown sugar
• White sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Chocolate chips
• Soft caramels
• Sea salt

Ingredients notes

• Butter: This makes the cookies soft and yummy. Make sure it is not hard like from the fridge, but soft like playdough.
• Brown sugar: It makes the cookies chewy and gives them a yummy flavor.
• White sugar: This helps the cookies be a little crunchy and sweet.
• Eggs: Eggs hold everything together like glue.
• Vanilla extract: A little drop makes the cookies smell super nice.
• All-purpose flour: This is the main thing that makes cookies look like cookies instead of cake.
• Baking soda: This helps the cookies puff up a little when they bake.
• Salt: Just a little helps all the other flavors taste better.
• Chocolate chips: The chocolate makes the cookies chocolaty and melty.
• Soft caramels: These melt inside the cookies to make gooey caramel pockets.
• Sea salt: A sprinkle on top makes the cookies taste sweet and salty at the same time.

How to Make Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Step 1: Get ready

First wash your hands because clean hands are happy hands. Put on an apron if you have one so you don’t get your clothes messy. Turn the oven on to 350°F (about 175°C). Put parchment paper on your baking trays so the cookies don’t stick.

Step 2: Mix the butter and sugars

Take a big bowl. Put the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar inside. Use a mixer or a spoon to mash and mix until it looks smooth and fluffy. This is called creaming.

Step 3: Add eggs and vanilla

Crack the eggs into the bowl one by one. Be careful no shell falls inside. Then pour in the vanilla extract. Mix everything until it is all together and smooth again.

Step 4: Add dry ingredients

In another smaller bowl, put the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir them together with a spoon. Then slowly pour this flour mix into the butter bowl. Mix again until it looks like cookie dough.

Step 5: Add the chocolate chips

Now put in the chocolate chips. Mix them in gently so they spread all through the dough. This makes sure every bite has chocolate inside.

Step 6: Add the caramels

Take the soft caramels and cut them into little squares. Push these caramel pieces into the dough so every cookie will have gooey caramel inside.

Step 7: Make cookie balls

Use a spoon or your hands to scoop some dough. Roll it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Put the balls on the baking tray but leave space between them so they don’t bump into each other when they bake.

Step 8: Bake the cookies

Put the tray in the oven. Bake the cookies for about 10–12 minutes. They should look golden on the sides but still soft in the middle. Take them out carefully using oven mitts.

Step 9: Add sea salt

While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle a little sea salt on top. This makes them taste like magic—sweet and salty.

Step 10: Cool down and eat

Let the cookies sit on the tray for a few minutes so they don’t break. Then move them to a wire rack or plate to cool. After that, you can eat them!

Storage options

If you have leftover cookies (which is rare because they are so yummy), you can keep them in a box with a lid. They will stay soft for about 3 days on the counter. If you put them in the fridge, they can last for about a week. You can even freeze the cookies for a whole month and warm them up when you want. If you freeze the dough balls instead of baking, you can just bake fresh cookies later when you feel like it.

Variations

You can change this recipe in fun ways. If you don’t have chocolate chips, you can use chunks of a chocolate bar. You can also use white chocolate or dark chocolate chips. Instead of soft caramels, you can put in peanut butter chips or marshmallows. You can even make them extra fun by adding rainbow sprinkles. If you like nuts, put in chopped pecans or walnuts. Each change makes the cookies taste a little different but still super good.

Kitchen equipment needed

• Mixing bowls (big and small)
• Mixer or big spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Oven
• Knife (to cut caramels)
• Wire rack or plate for cooling

Faq

What is this Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe made of?

This recipe is made of flour, butter, sugar, eggs, chocolate chips, soft caramels, and a little salt.

What does these Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies taste like?

It tastes sweet and chocolaty with gooey caramel inside and a tiny bit of salt on top that makes it extra yummy.

Can I make it without caramel?

Yes, you can. If you don’t want caramel, just use chocolate chips. They will still taste good.

Can I eat the dough raw?

No, it’s better not to. Raw eggs and flour can make your tummy hurt. Wait until the cookies are baked.

Can I use margarine instead of butter?

Yes, but the cookies will taste a little different. Butter makes them taste richer.

How many cookies does this make?

It makes about 24 cookies, but it depends on how big you make the dough balls.

Can I make them smaller?

Yes, if you make smaller dough balls, you will get more cookies, and they will bake faster.

Do I need to put sea salt on top?

No, you don’t have to, but the little bit of salt makes the cookies taste extra special.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe by LaylaCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

24

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

12

minutes

Calories

210

kcal

Total time

25

minutes

Soft and chewy cookies filled with gooey caramel and melty chocolate chips, sprinkled with sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty bite.

Ingredients

• Butter (softened)

• Brown sugar

• White sugar

• Eggs

• Vanilla extract

• All-purpose flour

• Baking soda

• Salt

• Chocolate chips

• Soft caramels

• Sea salt

Directions

• First wash your hands because clean hands are happy hands. Put on an apron if you have one so you don’t get your clothes messy. Turn the oven on to 350°F (about 175°C). Put parchment paper on your baking trays so the cookies don’t stick.
• Take a big bowl. Put the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar inside. Use a mixer or a spoon to mash and mix until it looks smooth and fluffy. This is called creaming.
• Crack the eggs into the bowl one by one. Be careful no shell falls inside. Then pour in the vanilla extract. Mix everything until it is all together and smooth again.
• In another smaller bowl, put the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir them together with a spoon. Then slowly pour this flour mix into the butter bowl. Mix again until it looks like cookie dough.
• Now put in the chocolate chips. Mix them in gently so they spread all through the dough. This makes sure every bite has chocolate inside.
• Take the soft caramels and cut them into little squares. Push these caramel pieces into the dough so every cookie will have gooey caramel inside.
• Use a spoon or your hands to scoop some dough. Roll it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Put the balls on the baking tray but leave space between them so they don’t bump into each other when they bake.
• Put the tray in the oven. Bake the cookies for about 10–12 minutes. They should look golden on the sides but still soft in the middle. Take them out carefully using oven mitts.
• While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle a little sea salt on top. This makes them taste like magic—sweet and salty.
• Let the cookies sit on the tray for a few minutes so they don’t break. Then move them to a wire rack or plate to cool. After that, you can eat them!
• If you have leftover cookies (which is rare because they are so yummy), you can keep them in a box with a lid. They will stay soft for about 3 days on the counter. If you put them in the fridge, they can last for about a week. You can even freeze the cookies for a whole month and warm them up when you want. If you freeze the dough balls instead of baking, you can just bake fresh cookies later when you feel like it.
• You can change this recipe in fun ways. If you don’t have chocolate chips, you can use chunks of a chocolate bar. You can also use white chocolate or dark chocolate chips. Instead of soft caramels, you can put in peanut butter chips or marshmallows. You can even make them extra fun by adding rainbow sprinkles. If you like nuts, put in chopped pecans or walnuts. Each change makes the cookies taste a little different but still super good.