Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon teaspoon fine sea salt
• 8 ounces ounces dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
• 1 cup cup soft caramel candies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tablespoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Cream butter and sugars
2. 2

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.

5. 5

   Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and chopped caramel candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. 6

   Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on the baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone, 10 to 12 minutes.

   10:00 · Bake cookies
10. 10

    Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt.

11. 11

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet