Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Caramel chocolate chip cookies are a soft, chewy, and flavorful dessert. The sea salt brings out the flavor combinations of caramel and chocolate.

 

There’s nothing better than a gooey homemade cookie piping hot out of the oven with melting chocolate chip cookies and plenty of caramel to go around.

This cookie is definitely worth making and adding to your holiday cookie list. In fact, it’s right up there in the running for winning the yearly cookie exchange.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by adding the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix.

Next, add the granulated and brown sugars to the bowl and mix.

Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and mix.

Finally, add the chocolate chips and caramels to the bowl. Mix the ingredients and refrigerate the dough for at least 45 minutes.

I bought the baking caramels and cut them half so they wouldn’t be as large.

You can also buy the caramel bits, which are smaller and you don’t have to unwrap.

Why Do I Have To Refrigerate The Cookie Dough?

The cookies tend to spread less when they bake if you place them into the oven while still cold.

Once you’ve refrigerated the cookie dough, scoop it onto a cookie sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.

Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Prepare for a little bit of messiness because the caramel can get a little messy. But, so worth baking these cookies.

I like to add a few more chocolate chips and maybe stick a caramel on top, as well, to make it a little prettier when it bakes.

I have a scoop that is fairly large, but you can use a spoon and then roll the dough between your hands.

You’ll get about two dozen cookies if you scoop the dough about 1-1/2-inches thick. You can always make them a little smaller, as well.

Why Are My Chocolate Chip Cookies Flat?

There could be a few different reasons for flat cookies. If you added butter that was too soft or melted, that can cause the cookies to bake flat.

Sometimes, not adding enough flour will also cause the cookies to come out flat. You can add a couple of tablespoons of flour and that should help the cookies keep their shape.

If you refrigerate the dough before baking that will also help the cookies keep their shape and not flatten out.

Can You Freeze Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Yes, you can freeze the cookies. Make sure you seal the cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container. Be sure to place parchment paper between the cookies.

The cookies can be frozen for up to three months.

When you are ready to eat the cookies, place the on the counter to thaw or thaw in the refrigerator.

Should I Sift The Flour When Making Chocolate Chip Cookies?

For cookies it’s not necessary to sift the flour. Just make sure you whisk the dry ingredients together so they blend well.