Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet caramel and rich chocolate with these decadent caramel chocolate cookies. The soft and chewy texture combined with the gooey caramel center makes them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and caramel bits.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Caramel was originally invented in the early 18th century by boiling down sugar syrup.
Chocolate has been enjoyed as a sweet treat since ancient times, with evidence of cacao consumption dating back to 1900 BCE.