How to Make Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of the sweet and salty flavor profiles? Do you enjoy indulging in decadent, gooey caramel and rich, dark chocolate? If so, then these Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies are the perfect treat for you. This recipe combines the classic combination of chocolate and caramel with a hint of salt for a truly irresistible cookie experience. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting sweet treat, these cookies are sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 48 chocolate-covered caramel candies (such as Hershey's® Kisses®)
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 58 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1 cup white sugar and brown sugar gradually. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture gradually, beating well. Cover dough and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Press a small amount of dough around each caramel-filled candy. Roll into balls. Pour 2 tablespoons white sugar into a small bowl. Dip the top of each ball into the sugar. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each cookie with some of the coarse salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, about 8 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    112 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 190mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 43mg