Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies, cut into small pieces (or caramel bits)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined — don’t overmix. Fold in chocolate chips and caramel pieces.
  5. Scoop: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  6. Sprinkle: Lightly sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Enjoy: Best served slightly warm with gooey caramel inside!

If you’d like, I can help with tips for storing or variations — just ask!

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