Brown Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
70% authentic · American
A decadent twist on the classic, these cookies incorporate chewy salted caramel bits and a touch of flaky sea salt to enhance the rich brown butter and chocolate flavors.
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Ingredients
- Unsalted butter1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar1/2 cup
- Brown sugar, packed1 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Vanilla extract2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips1 1/2 cups
- Salted caramel bits or chopped caramels1 cup
- Flaky sea salt1/2 teaspoon (for topping)
Steps
- 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned and fragrant. Pour into a large bowl.
- 2
Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
- 3
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 5
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- 6
Gently fold in chocolate chips and caramel bits.
- 7
Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
- 8
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 9
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets. Sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt.
- 10
Bake for 10-13 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers are set but still slightly soft.
- 11
Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
