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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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

Yield: 40 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes

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

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • 1/2 cup chopped pretzels
  • 1/2 tbsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and shortening.
  3. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Next, add the eggs and vanilla. Beat for 1-2 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips, caramel bits, and chopped pretzels.
  7. Use a two tablespoon size dough scoop to scoop the dough into balls. Place on parchment covered baking sheets. Bake at 350˚F for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt. Cool on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1 cookie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Cookies
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