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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies – Irresistibly Chewy & Sweet-Salty Perfection
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### 👨🍳 Instructions
**1. Preheat and prep:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
**2. Cream the butter and sugars:**
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
**3. Add the eggs and vanilla:**
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
**4. Mix the dry ingredients:**
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
**5. Fold in the goodies:**
Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped caramel pieces. Be gentle to keep the caramel chunks intact.
**6. Scoop and space:**
Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
**7. Bake:**
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone (they’ll finish cooking on the sheet).
**8. Add the magic:**
While still warm, **sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt** on each cookie. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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### ✨ Tips for Cookie Perfection
* **Don’t overbake!** Pull them out when the edges are golden, but the centers are still soft. They’ll firm up as they cool.
* **Chop the caramel finely** to prevent it from melting into puddles or hardening in one spot.
* **Use quality chocolate** for the richest flavor — dark chocolate chunks also work beautifully.
* For an extra touch, **stuff a bit of caramel in the center of each dough ball** for a gooey surprise.
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### 🍫 Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Salted caramel and chocolate is a **flavor match made in heaven**. These cookies bring the best of both worlds:
* **Buttery and chewy** with a soft center
* Bursts of **melty chocolate** in every bite
* Hidden **caramel pockets** for gooey goodness
* A final touch of **sea salt** to balance the sweetness
They’re not just cookies — they’re a **textural and flavor experience**.
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### Perfect for:
* Holiday gifting 🎁
* Bake sales or potlucks 🍪
* Late-night cravings 🌙
* Pairing with ice cream or coffee ☕
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### Final Thoughts
There’s something magical about the combination of sweet and salty, soft and chewy, rich and balanced — and these **Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies** deliver all of that and more. One bite and you’ll understand why they’re hard to stop eating!
Ready to impress your family, friends, or just yourself? Fire up the oven and let the cookie magic begin.
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