Description
These Chewy Chocolate-Caramel Cookies are the perfect answer to your dessert cravings—crackly on the outside with a molten caramel surprise inside. Perfect for quick baking, holiday trays, or a cozy treat. This easy recipe delivers bakery-style cookies that are ideal for dessert ideas, bake sales, or anyone needing chocolate cookie therapy. A delightful mix of gooey caramel and chewy chocolate—pure cookie magic!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Unwrap the caramel candies and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Add egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
6. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly in your palm, place a caramel in the center, and seal the dough around it. Roll into a ball.
7. Arrange on the baking sheet with space between each. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
8. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt after removing from the oven.
9. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Make sure the caramel is fully enclosed in dough to avoid leakage while baking.
For an extra gooey effect, microwave cookies for 10 seconds before serving.
Use Dutch-processed cocoa for richer flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg