🎉 Introduction
These Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies are the kind of indulgent treat you make when you want something rich, melty, gooey, and completely unforgettable. They have a deep chocolate cookie base, loaded with chocolate chips, studded with caramel chips, and finished with a swirl of caramel sauce + a sprinkle of sea salt to balance every bite.
They’re soft and chewy in the center, slightly crisp at the edges, and every bite melts into warm chocolate-caramel bliss.
Perfect for:
- Cozy evenings
- Holiday gifting
- Coffee or hot chocolate moments
- Anyone who loves sweet + salty + chocolate magic
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins & Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel-flavored baking chips
- Caramel sauce or dulce de leche (for topping)
- Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2:
In a mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
Step 3:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Mix slowly until a soft, thick chocolate dough forms.
Step 5:
Fold in the chocolate chips and caramel chips.
Step 6:
Cover and chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker, fudgier cookies.
Step 7:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Step 8:
Scoop dough into balls (2 tbsp size). Place on tray with space between.
Step 9:
Bake for 9–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
Do not overbake — they firm as they cool.
Step 10:
While warm, drizzle caramel sauce over the tops and finish with a pinch of sea salt flakes.
Let cool slightly before serving.
🍽️ Servings & Timing (Normal Style)
- Servings: About 20–28 cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30–60 minutes
- Bake Time: 9–12 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 2 months.
- To warm: microwave cookie 7–9 seconds for melty chocolate texture.
🥄 Variations (Normal Style)
- Extra-Gooey Centers:
Press a small cube of caramel into the dough before baking. - Triple Chocolate Version:
Use dark, milk, and white chocolate chips together. - Nutty Caramel Cookies:
Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts. - Espresso Chocolate Boost:
Add 1 tsp instant coffee to highlight the chocolate flavor. - Caramel Swirl Cookie Bars:
Press dough into a pan → swirl caramel → bake as bars.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Why chill the dough?
It prevents spreading and creates thicker, chewier cookies. - Can I skip sea salt?
Yes, but it enhances flavor and balances sweetness. - Can I make them smaller?
Yes — reduce bake time by 1–2 minutes. - Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely — freeze scooped balls for easy future baking. - Why are my cookies dry?
They baked too long — remove while still soft. - Can I use dark cocoa powder?
Yes — it will give a richer chocolate flavor. - Can I use dulce de leche instead of caramel sauce?
Yes — it’s delicious and thicker. - Can I make these dairy-free?
Use vegan butter + dairy-free chocolate chips. - Can kids help?
Yes — rolling dough and adding caramel is fun! - Can I make them extra thick?
Chill the dough longer and scoop bigger portions.
🏁 Conclusion
These Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies are rich, melty, chewy, and beautifully balanced. With caramel drizzles and sea salt sparkle, every bite feels warm and indulgent — perfect for cozy nights, holidays, or whenever you crave something extra special.
Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies (Rich, Fudgy & Gooey with Caramel Swirls)
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Method
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Mix slowly until a soft, thick chocolate dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and caramel chips.
- Cover and chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker, fudgier cookies.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Scoop dough into balls (2 tbsp size). Place on tray with space between.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Do not overbake — they firm as they cool.
- While warm, drizzle caramel sauce over the tops and finish with a pinch of sea salt flakes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Press a small cube of caramel into the dough before baking. Triple Chocolate Version:
Use dark, milk, and white chocolate chips together. Nutty Caramel Cookies:
Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts. Espresso Chocolate Boost:
Add 1 tsp instant coffee to highlight the chocolate flavor. Caramel Swirl Cookie Bars:
Press dough into a pan → swirl caramel → bake as bars. ❓ 10 FAQs Why chill the dough?
It prevents spreading and creates thicker, chewier cookies. Can I skip sea salt?
Yes, but it enhances flavor and balances sweetness. Can I make them smaller?
Yes — reduce bake time by 1–2 minutes. Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely — freeze scooped balls for easy future baking. Why are my cookies dry?
They baked too long — remove while still soft. Can I use dark cocoa powder?
Yes — it will give a richer chocolate flavor. Can I use dulce de leche instead of caramel sauce?
Yes — it’s delicious and thicker. Can I make these dairy-free?
Use vegan butter + dairy-free chocolate chips. Can kids help?
Yes — rolling dough and adding caramel is fun! Can I make them extra thick?
Chill the dough longer and scoop bigger portions. 🏁 Conclusion These Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies are rich, melty, chewy, and beautifully balanced. With caramel drizzles and sea salt sparkle, every bite feels warm and indulgent — perfect for cozy nights, holidays, or whenever you crave something extra special.
