Description
Rich chocolate chip caramel cookies blend sweet and salty flavors into an irresistible treat. Homemade goodness beckons you to savor each delectable bite of classic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 tbsps (135 g) butter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cream (or whole milk)
Instructions
- Caramel Preparation: Meld unsalted butter, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Whisk continuously until the mixture transforms into a silky, effervescent caramel sauce with a rich golden tone.
- Cooling and Dough Formation: Remove caramel from heat and let it cool for 5-7 minutes. Softly incorporate sifted all-purpose flour and baking soda into the warm caramel, creating a cohesive, slightly tacky dough with a uniform golden-brown consistency.
- Portioning and Shaping: Craft uniform dough balls using clean hands or a cookie scoop, positioning them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a flat glass, creating delicate circular impressions to ensure even spreading.
- Baking Process: Ignite the oven to 350°F and position the baking sheet on the center rack. Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for edges to develop a deep golden-brown coloration that signals perfect caramelization.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes to stabilize. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow complete cooling for 20-25 minutes, achieving an ideal crisp exterior and tender interior before indulging in these decadent treats.
Notes
- Quick Caramel Cooling: Let caramel cool 5-7 minutes to prevent flour clumping and ensure smooth dough consistency.
- Precise Dough Shaping: Use a cookie scoop or clean hands to create uniform 1-inch balls for even baking and professional-looking cookies.
- Glass Pressing Technique: Gently flatten dough balls with a flat glass bottom to help cookies spread evenly and create a beautiful, consistent shape.
- Cooling Critical: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for 20-25 minutes to develop perfect crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg