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Chocolate Caramel Cookies with Sea Salt

These Chocolate Caramel Cookies with Sea Salt are SO DELICIOUS! Soft, chewy cookies bursting with gooey caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 5 tablespoons Butter softened, unsalted
  • 7 tablespoons Dark cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.67 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cups Brown sugar packed
  • 0.33 cups Plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Soft caramel Rolled into little balls (e.g., Peter’s caramel)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Step 2: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Add yogurt and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing until incorporated.
  6. Step 6: Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Fold in the soft caramel balls evenly into the dough.
  8. Step 8: Portion out the dough on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Step 9: Sprinkle each cookie with sea salt before baking.
  10. Step 10: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  11. Step 11: Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, substitute yogurt with sour cream or applesauce.
  • Use coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • Consider adding dark chocolate chips for extra richness.