Description
Soft, chewy chocolate cookies with pockets of gooey caramel — the ultimate indulgent treat for chocolate and caramel lovers. These cookies are perfect for dessert trays, afternoon snacks, or anytime you crave a rich, chewy, and slightly decadent cookie.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
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1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
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1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
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½ cup caramel bits or soft caramel cubes, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Add Chocolate & Caramel
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Fold in chocolate chips and caramel pieces, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
5. Shape Cookies
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Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or spoon — about 2 tablespoons per cookie.
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Leave about 2 inches between cookies to allow spreading.
6. Bake
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
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Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
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Don’t overbake — cookies should be slightly underdone in the center for chewy texture.
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Chill dough for 15–30 minutes if it’s too soft; this helps control spreading.
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Use soft caramel cubes or caramel bits; hard caramel can make cookies difficult to bite.