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Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy salted caramel chocolate chip cookies feature gooey caramel centers and a perfect balance of salty and sweet, making them an indulgent yet easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • ½ cup (90 g) soft caramel bits or caramel squares, chopped into small cubes
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and thick.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped caramel bits, being careful not to overwork the dough.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly underbaked.
  11. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Use softened (not melted) butter for best texture. Chop caramel bits finely to prevent excessive melting and leaking. If caramel melts too much, chill dough balls for 15 minutes before baking. Spacing dough balls properly prevents spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain chewiness.

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