Description
These Easy Caramel White Chocolate Cookies combine a perfect balance of sweet and buttery flavors with soft caramel pieces and creamy white chocolate chips baked into a tender, chewy cookie. Ideal for a delightful homemade treat, this recipe is simple to follow and yields a batch of irresistibly delicious cookies perfect for sharing or enjoying anytime.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 10 soft caramel candies, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt thoroughly to combine and aerate the ingredients for an even texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which helps create a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugars, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then mix in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in White Chocolate and Caramel: Carefully fold in the white chocolate chips and the chopped caramel candy pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve proper creaming.
- Chop caramel candies into small pieces to distribute evenly and prevent large melted pockets.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be slightly underbaked in the center for a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
