Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you love warm, soft chocolate chip cookies that melt in your mouth, you’re going to fall head over heels for these Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies.

They’re thick, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips — then finished with a drizzle of homemade caramel that takes them completely over the top.

These cookies have that fresh bakery texture we all crave — soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and perfectly rich in every bite. The homemade caramel adds a beautiful, glossy finish and the kind of flavor that makes your kitchen smell like heaven.

Serve them warm, and you’ll understand why these cookies never last more than a day in my house.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft, chewy, and rich: Just the right balance of buttery dough, melty chocolate, and golden caramel.
• Easy ingredients: Everything you already have in your pantry.
• Better than store-bought: You’ll never want another bakery cookie again.
• Freezer-friendly: You can freeze the dough or baked cookies and enjoy them anytime.

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the caramel drizzle:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Pinch of salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
4. Add vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, and mix until fully combined.
5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Scoop dough into large balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Homemade Caramel Drizzle

1. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
3. Let it bubble for about 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
4. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
5. Allow the caramel to cool for a few minutes — it will thicken as it sits.

Drizzle the warm caramel over the freshly baked cookies or dip the tops for that gorgeous, glossy finish.

Jennie’s Notes

These cookies are absolute magic when you drizzle the caramel while they’re still warm. It melts slightly into the chocolate chips, creating the most decadent bite.

If you want to make them extra special, sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt over the caramel before it sets — it gives them that perfect sweet-salty balance.

I love baking these in the evening so the kitchen fills with the smell of butter, caramel, and chocolate. They’re wonderful to share with neighbors or package up in cellophane bags for gifts.

More Cozy Dessert Recipes

• Brown Sugar Maple Sweet Potato Rounds – the perfect sweet side dish.
• Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes – rich, creamy, and irresistible.
• Fireball Whiskey Apple Butter – the coziest fall spread ever.

Final Thoughts

These Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the kind of dessert that makes everyone gather around the kitchen. They’re warm, soft, and filled with melty chocolate — and that drizzle of homemade caramel makes them unforgettable.

Serve them with a tall glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or right off the cooling rack (my personal favorite). One bite, and you’ll know these cookies are something truly special.