These are the best chocolate salted caramel cookies. They are a delicious treat that combines the sweetness of caramel with the richness of chocolate and the savory flavor of salt.
Want another tasty cookie recipe? Why not try my easy and chewy chocolate chip and Heath bar cookies?
The Best Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it be a cozy night in with a hot cup of tea or coffee, or as a delightful dessert for a special occasion. These particular salted caramel cookies have a thick, fudge-like texture. The caramel center and the salty top create a tasty balance that you and your family will love.
One note is that off-season, the caramels can be hard to find. You might want to stock up in the fall. I finally found some at Target, but you could always find them on Amazon also (affiliate link).
Ingredients Needed to Make Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies (makes 30-32)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cup sugar, softened
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 32 caramels
- coarse sea salt or fleur de sel
How to Make The Best Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cream together cocoa powder, sugar, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until completely combined.
- About one cup at a time, add the dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients until completely combined. The batter will be thick and brownie-like.
- By hand, stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookie dough using a traditional cookie scoop (about 2 Tbsp).
- Press a well into your cookie dough ball and add caramel to each ball. Close the dough back around the caramel to seal it within the cookie ball.
- Place cookie balls onto a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Sprinkle each one with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes.
- Let them cool slightly before serving. If you eat them warm, the center will be nice and gooey. If they cool to room temperature, the caramel will be a bit stiffer, which I’m sure many would enjoy. Sticking them in the microwave for 10-12 seconds should bring them right back to warm, gooiness.
Salted caramel chocolate cookies are a decadent and irresistible treat that everyone will enjoy.
The Best Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cup sugar softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 32 caramels
- coarse sea salt or fleur de sel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cream together cocoa powder, sugar, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until completely combined. About one cup at a time, add the dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients until completely combined. The batter will be thick and brownie-like.
- By hand, stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookie dough using a traditional cookie scoop (about 2 Tbsp).
- Press a well into your cookie dough ball and add caramel to each ball. Close the dough back around the caramel to seal it within the cookie ball.
- Place cookie balls onto a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of coarse sea salt.
- Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes.
- Let them cool slightly before serving. If you eat them warm, the center will be nice and gooey. If they cool to room temperature, the caramel will be a bit stiffer. Sticking them in the microwave for 10-12 seconds should bring them right back to warm, gooiness.
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