Chocolate chip cookies are classic and delicious. I would literally never turn down a chocolate chip cookie. However, they can be improved! These cookies get a little face lift in the from of a giant dollop of caramel. Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything I have been looking for in a dessert for my entire life!
What ingredients do I need?
- Granulated sugar
- Cold water
- Heavy cream
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
Ready to make some Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Caramel
Step 1: In a medium saucepan (I used this one) combine the sugar and water over medium-high heat. Let cook, without stirring, for about 10 minutes or until the sugar turns a medium amber color.
Step 2: While the sugar cooks warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Be sure not to boil.
Step 3: When the sugar is ready slowly add the heavy cream. Whisk constantly for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from heat and add the butter. Whisk until butter is melted and smooth. Let cool.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: In a large bowl using a hand mixer (I have this one) or in the bowl of a stand mixer cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing fully before adding the next. Pour in the vanilla and combine.
Step 3: In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Step 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be sure not to over mix.
Step 5: Fold in the chocolate chips or the chopped chocolate.
Step 6: Cover the cookie dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Step 7: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 8: Make scoops of cookie dough about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons in size. Place at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Step 9: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. I bake my cookies for closer to 8 minutes because I like them nice and soft.
Step 10: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately use the back of a tablespoon to make an indention in the center of each cookie. Fill each indention with about 1 teaspoon of caramel.
Step 11: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet.
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Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
For Caramel:
- 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter
For Cookies:
- 1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (213 grams) brown sugar packed
- 2 large (100 grams) eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340 grams) chocolate chopped or chocolate chips
Instructions
For Caramel:
- In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and water over medium-high heat. Let cook, without stirring, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture turns a medium amber color.
- While the sugar cooks warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat.
- When the sugar is ready slowly add the heavy cream, whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add butter. Whisk until melted and smooth. Let cool completely.
For Cookies:
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing fully before adding the next. Add the vanilla and combine.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredietns. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate.
- Cover the cookie dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Make scoops of cookie dough about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons in size. Place at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately use the back of a tablespoon to make an indention in the center of each cookie. Add about 1 teaspoon of caramel to each indention.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet.
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