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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these delightful Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies featuring crunchy edges and a chewy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Use light or dark brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs Bring to room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks Chop high-quality chocolate bars for chunks.
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks and salted caramel sauce until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Don't overbake for chewy centers. Chill the dough for better flavor melding if making ahead.