Sweet Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Is the Best Ever by 30Seconds Food

If you're a chocolate chip cookie lover, you're in for an extra-special treat. That's because this salted caramel chocolate chip cookie recipe just may be the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ... ever. Yep, we said it. And we mean it!

Sweet caramel sauce, brown sugar, vanilla, chocolate chips and a touch of sea salt come together to create the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. You will not be able to stop sticking your hand into the cookie jar with this dessert recipe! 

You can use whatever kind of chocolate chips you prefer, but keep in mind that with caramel, the cookie is already on the sweet side. Consider dark chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips for this salted caramel cookie recipe. (Don't forget to share with friends and family!) 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour to chill the dough
Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 1/2 hours (approximately)
Servings: 36 (makes 3 dozen)

Ingredients 

• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• sea salt, for sprinkling

Helpful Products

• Electric Mixer
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Cookie Scoop
• Whisk
• Baking Sheet
• Rubber Spatula
• Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Parchment Paper
• Airtight Containers

Recipe Notes

• For best results, do not overbake the cookies.

• Store the cookies in an airtight container on the counter.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the vanilla and eggs and mix well. Add the caramel sauce and stir until combined.
2. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. 
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate the dough for about 1 hour.
5. Put tablespoons of the dough onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten the balls slightly. 
6. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are beginning to brown but centers are soft. Remove from the oven and cool about 2 minutes before removing from the baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 91

Total Fat: 3.7g

Saturated Fat: 2.2g

Cholesterol: 17m

Sodium: 53mg

Total Carbohydrate: 10.6g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g

Total Sugars: 5.5g

Protein: 1g

Vitamin D: 3mcg

Calcium: 7mg

Iron: 0mg

Potassium: 25mg

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