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Soft & Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These soft and chewy salted caramel chocolate chip cookies feature gooey caramel ribbons swirled into the dough and melty chocolate chips, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Flaky sea salt for topping
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Then carefully swirl in the salted caramel sauce, folding just enough to create ribbons without fully blending.
  7. Drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Fold caramel gently to keep gooey pockets. Chill dough if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Sprinkle flaky sea salt before baking to enhance flavor. For softer cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for chewier with more structure, bake closer to 12 minutes.

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