These Chocolate Caramel Cookies are pure bliss for chocolate and caramel lovers alike. With a rich, fudgy chocolate cookie base and a decadent caramel center that oozes with every bite, these cookies are hard to resist. Whether you’re baking for a party, a cozy night in, or just because, these cookies will be a hit!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Caramel Filling:
- 24 soft caramel candies, unwrapped (or homemade caramel, cut into small pieces)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for caramel softening if needed)
Optional Garnishes:
- Sea salt flakes for a sweet-salty touch
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling