Description
Sink your teeth into these irresistible Chewy Chocolate-Caramel Cookies, featuring a rich chocolate exterior and a luscious caramel center that melts with every bite. Perfect for bake sales, dessert trays, and cozy nights at home. This easy cookie recipe combines deep cocoa flavor with gooey caramel and a hint of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty balance.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk (if needed)
24 to 30 soft caramel candies
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, place a caramel in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
8. Roll into a ball and place on the baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
Use soft, high-quality caramels so they melt smoothly inside the cookies.
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and keeps the caramel sealed inside.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on the cookies while still warm so it sticks and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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