Description

Indulge in these decadent Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies, a perfect blend of rich cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and sweet caramel chips topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. These cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors with a chewy texture that’s perfect for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

3/4 cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
3/4 cup Caramel Flavored Chips
Sea Salt Flakes for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
Fold in Chocolate and Caramel Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and caramel flavored chips evenly throughout the dough.
Portion Dough on Baking Sheets: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Add Sea Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough portion to enhance the flavor with a salty contrast.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow cookies to finish setting on the baking sheet.
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Adjust the amount of sea salt flakes according to your preference for sweet-salty balance.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: double chocolate cookies, salted caramel cookies, chocolate caramel cookies, chewy chocolate cookies, homemade cookies, dessert cookies