Soft Chewy Salted Caramel (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy salted caramel cookies featuring chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 280 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 5 grams baking soda
03 - 5 grams salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
05 - 150 grams granulated sugar
06 - 165 grams brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 10 milliliters vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 170 grams caramel chips
10 - 85 grams chocolate chips
11 - 2 grams flaky sea salt

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
03 - Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy in texture.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in caramel and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing portions approximately 5 cm apart.
08 - Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt atop each dough portion before baking.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Utilize room temperature butter and eggs for optimal creaming and texture. Avoid overbaking to retain softness. Store in airtight containers for up to three days.