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    Home » Dessert » Cookies » Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Dec 4, 2020 · Modified: Apr 10, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    These Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are stuffed with chewy caramel, crunch pretzel bits, and creamy chocolate chips!

    a stack of salted caramel chocolate chip cookies

    These salted caramel chocolate chips cookies are like the grown-up version of traditional chocolate chip cookies! They have such a pleasing combination of flavors and textures.

    adding butter and cream cheese to a glass mixing bowl

    Start by mixing together the softened butter and shortening.

    Why use shortening when making salted caramel chocolate chip cookies?

    I like using a combination of shortening and butter when I make these cookies. The shortening helps the cookies rise more and gives them a light texture. It also prevents the cookies from spreading too much. On the other hand, butter brings flavor and helps make the cookies crispy.

    adding white and brown sugar to the cream cheese and butter mix

    Add the granualted sugar and brown sugar. Beat for 2-3 minutes.

    add eggs and vanilla to mixing bowl

    Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat for 1-2 minutes.

    dry ingredients in a bowl

    In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixing bowl and stir until combined.

    Why mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl?

    This salted caramel chocolate chip cookies recipe says to mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding them to the mixing bowl. While this isn’t absolutely necessary, mixing the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl is important because it disperses the leavening ingredients such as baking soda throughout the flour. This makes for evenly leavened cookies.

    adding crushed pretzels, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips

    Finally, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel bits, and chopped pretzels. Mix until combined.

    Can I skip the pretzels in these cookies?

    The pretzels give the cookies added crunch and salt. But yes, you can skip the chopped pretzel pieces if you prefer. If you do so, you can add more chocolate chips or caramel bits to make up for the difference.

    scooping the cookie dough

    Use a two tablespoon size dough scoop to form balls of salted caramel chocolate chip cookie dough.

    Why use a dough scoop when making cookies?

    I grew up making cookies using a spoon to make the balls of dough, and of course, that method still works. But nowadays, I always use a dough scoop. First of all, you get evenly sized cookies which makes them easier to line up on a platter for storage, stack in a cellophane bag for gifts, or put into a container for storage. More importantly, having balls of dough that are the same size means that they will be done baking at the same time.

    salted caramel chocolate chip cookie dough balls on a sheet of parchment paper

    Place the cookie dough balls on a parchment covered baking sheet.

    baked cookies on parchment paper

    Bake the cookies at 350˚F for 8-10 minutes. Remove them from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt.

    salted caramel chocolate chip cookies

    Cool the salted caramel chocolate chip cookies on wire rack and then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to two months.

    baked salted caramel chocolate chip cookies on the pan

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    a salted caramel chocolate chip cookie cookie

    Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are stuffed with chewy caramel, crunch pretzel bits, and creamy chocolate chips!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes minutes
    Servings: 23 cookies
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    Equipment

    Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Kraft Caramel Bits
    Cuisinart Hand Mixer
    USA Pan Cookie Sheet

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup butter softened
    • ¼ cup shortening
    • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
    • ½ cups (110 grams) packed, light brown sugar
    • 1 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ¾ cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour spoon into measuring cups and level with the back of a knife
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup caramel bits
    • ⅓ cup chopped pretzels
    • ½ tablespoon sea salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
    • Use a mixer to combine the butter and shortening.
    • Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
    • Next, add the egg and vanilla. Beat for 1-2 minutes.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
    • Stir in the chocolate chips, caramel bits, and chopped pretzels.
    • Use a #40 dough scoop (about two tablespoons) to scoop nine balls of dough onto a parchment-covered baking sheet with at least two inches between balls of dough.
    • Bake at 350˚F for 8-10 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt.
    • Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.

    Video

    Notes

    Storage

    Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to two months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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