Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty with these Caramel Corn Chocolate Chip Cookies. A delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, these treats are studded with caramel popcorn pieces for a unique and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional:
- 2 cups caramel popcorn (lightly crushed)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed caramel corn.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure the caramel corn is slightly crushed for even distribution.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the pan.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
