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Soft, Chewy, and Filled with Melted Caramel Salted Cookies
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Soft and Chewy Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in these decadent, bakery-quality cookies that feature a deep, toffee-like browned butter base packed with semi-sweet chocolate chunks and a molten caramel center. The careful balance of brown and white sugars creates an exceptionally soft, chewy texture that stays fresh for days. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these treats provide the ultimate sweet and savory experience for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Course: No Bake Chocolate Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 1.25 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 18 soft caramel squares
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
  2. Brown the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it turns an amber color.
  3. Cool the browned butter for five minutes then whisk in the brown and granulated sugars.
  4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and pale.
  5. Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Take a portion of dough, flatten it, place a caramel square in the center, and wrap the dough around it to seal.
  7. Place dough balls on a baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Sprinkle immediately with flaky sea salt while still warm.

Notes

Ensure you spoon and level the flour to avoid packing, which can make cookies dry. The chilling process is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too thin in the oven. For the best flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract and dark or semi-sweet chocolate.