Irresistible White Chocolate Caramel Cookies Recipe
These Irresistible White Chocolate Caramel Cookies combine rich white chocolate chunks and gooey caramel pieces in a soft, chewy cookie base. Perfectly balanced between sweet and buttery, these cookies bake up golden around the edges with a slightly underdone center, delivering a delightful texture with every bite. Ideal for dessert lovers craving a decadent yet easy-to-make treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chunks
- 1 cup (170g) caramel chunks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate and Caramel: Gently fold in the white chocolate chunks and caramel chunks to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to accommodate spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain slightly underdone to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure cookies remain tender and soft.
- Spacing cookies 2 inches apart prevents them from merging during baking.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by removing a minute or two earlier.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Caramel chunks can be substituted with soft caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies.
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