Best 15 Salted Chocolate Cookies Recipes

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Salted chocolate cookies are a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with a hint of saltiness. With their chewy texture and addictive flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the best salted chocolate cookies.

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SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield about 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 sticks butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup caramel bits or caramel candies, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F; position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and fine salt together in a bowl.
  • With an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips and caramel bits.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between the cookies (you will have cookie dough left over). Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt.
  • Bake the cookies until golden brown, rotating the position of the baking sheets halfway through, 13 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool. Meanwhile, cool the baking sheets and repeat with the remaining cookie dough.

CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL COOKIES



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A delicious combination of salty and sweet, perfect for holiday baking.

Provided by cheftini

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Time 58m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
48 chocolate-covered caramel candies (such as Hershey's® Kisses®)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 1 cup white sugar and brown sugar gradually. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture gradually, beating well. Cover dough and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Press a small amount of dough around each caramel-filled candy. Roll into balls. Pour 2 tablespoons white sugar into a small bowl. Dip the top of each ball into the sugar. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each cookie with some of the coarse salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, about 8 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 189.8 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

SALTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES



Salted Chocolate Cookies image

The addition of sea salt takes these big, soft, chocolaty, fudgy cookies to another level. Chocolate lovers will find these cookies irresistible.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup butter, cut into chunks
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon sea salt, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a bowl.
  • Place butter in a saucepan over low heat and cook until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chocolate chips and stir until completely melted. Remove from the heat.
  • Combine brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Pour a small amount of the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until well combined. Slowly add remaining chocolate mixture, stirring constantly so the eggs don't curdle. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Drop 6 large scoops of batter about 2 inches apart onto each of the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies have spread and flattened to a diameter of 4 1/2 inches or larger, and the tops are crinkled and puffed, 12 to 14 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Place baking sheets on a wire rack and cool for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies with a spatula onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 624.1 mg, Sugar 22 g

SALTED-BUTTER OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Epi associate editor Emily Johnson liked her family cookie recipe, but thought it could be even better. So she started making it with butter instead of margarine, increased the salt, and used chopped chocolate instead of chips. This new version has since become her new favorite cookie recipe-and she thinks her family (and yours) will agree.

Provided by Emily Johnson

Categories     Cookies     Bake     Butter     Egg     Oat     Vanilla     Chocolate

Yield Makes 22

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
6 oz. semisweet chocolate (at least 60% cacao), chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition to incorporate before adding the next. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients, beating until just incorporated. Add oats and vanilla and beat just to combine. Fold in chocolate with a spatula.
  • Turn dough out onto a work surface and flatten to a disk. Freeze 15-20 minutes to prevent dough from spreading too much as it bakes, or ideally chill 24-36 hours.
  • Meanwhile, place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Drop 1/4 cupfuls of dough onto prepared sheets. Bake cookies, rotating sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through, until just golden brown around the edges, 12-15 minutes (cookies will firm up as they cool). Let cookies cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and let cool completely. Let baking sheet cool completely before lining with fresh parchment and spooning on dough for third batch.
  • Do Ahead: Dough can be made 3 months ahead. Wrap tightly with plastic and freeze. Cookies can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze up to 3 months.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FROM PILLSBURY®



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Chocolate lovers won't be able to resist these caramel-topped cookies drizzled with melted chocolate.

Provided by Pillsbury

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Pillsbury® Cookies

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16.5 ounce) roll Pillsbury® refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup finely chopped pecans
24 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons half-and-half
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in flour until well blended. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in pecans, pressing into dough. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Using handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and half-and-half uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until caramels are melted. Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramel into indentation of each cookie. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand about 15 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 159.3 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

SALTED CARAMEL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Salted Caramel White Chocolate Chip Cookies image

I'm addicted to the sweet and salty combination of flavors these days. I based this recipe off of my Junk in the Trunk cookies with a few ingredient changes and a little tweaking here and there. I made, and remade and remade this dough as well as tried various methods of baking. This is very much a Tried and True recipe. They...

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
1 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
11 oz caramel bits, or caramel chips**
8 oz white chocolate chips
1 c pecans, chopped
coarse sea salt
**parchment paper muffin tin liners or silpats
**cupcake muffin tins

Steps:

  • 1. 12.2019 NOTE: I found some Caramel Chips this year and used them and they do not stick like the bits do, so if you use those instead no need so the paper cups, I just used my silpats and they can right up like any other cookie.
  • 2. NOTE: It is advisable to have several cupcake tins to work with, these must cool about 10-15 min before removing from tin. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Cut out the bottom of the muffin paper liners leaving a slight edge up the side. Place them in your cupcake tin. I highly suggest you use ONLY white parchment paper line liners, Wilton makes them and I have found other brands. For some reason the colored cupcake papers will stick to the cookies. Another alternative that I did not have when I first started making these is to use Silpats, you can eliminate the muffin tins and liners and bake on a cookie sheet with silpat instead.
  • 3. Mix together butter, sugars, baking soda and salt till well combined. Add vanilla and egg and mix for 1 min. on med speed. Add flour a little at a time and mix on low, scraping sides of bowl as you go. If dough seems a little too dry just add a few drops of water to dough and mix.
  • 4. Once well combined I found that if I change from my ladle to my my dough hook it works better. Add both chips and pecans in by sprinkling them all around your mixing bowl. Turn mixer on lowest speed and mix together for about 30 sec. Scrap sides and repeat.
  • 5. Scoop dough out with a Tablespoon scoop and place on liners in cupcake tin or on silpat lined cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake 375° for 9-10 minutes. (Baking time may vary from oven to oven). Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle a little coarse sea salt on top and VERY GENTLY place your fingers on top of the salt to make sure it adheres to the cookie, otherwise the salt tends to fall off when removing the cookie from the liner. IMPORTANT: Leave cookies in cupcake tin for at least 10 min, cookie should be cool when removing from tin. Leave cookie in liner for another 10-15 min then gently remove liner.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I had a craving for chocolate chip cookies with caramel chunks. All I had on hand for salt was coarse salt and, much to my surprise, the result was delicious.

Provided by tahoegirl

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 ¾ cups brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
18 unwrapped caramel candies (such as Werther's®), each cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into butter mixture until blended; beat in vanilla extract. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
  • Divide dough into thirty six 2 tablespoon-size balls; arrange on a baking sheet. Press 3 caramel pieces into each dough ball.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 104.7 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

CHOCOLATE-SALTED CARAMEL BLOSSOM COOKIES



Chocolate-Salted Caramel Blossom Cookies image

The ultimate indulgence of chocolate on top of a chewy caramel center placed on a sugar cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (21 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on sugar cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
42 Rolo® chewy caramels in milk chocolate, unwrapped
42 Hershey's™ Kisses™ brand milk chocolates, unwrapped
15 caramels, unwrapped (from 11-oz package)
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Additional course sea salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Shape into 42 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven; press 1 Rolos™ chocolate in center of each cookie. Return to oven 1 minute. Remove from oven; immediately place 1 Hershey's™ Kiss on top of Rolo™. Press down slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, heat caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring once, until caramels are melted. Stir in sea salt. Drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with additional sea salt, if desired. Let stand about 2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SALTED DOUBLE DARK CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Thick, soft, and unabashedly chocolatey, these deep dark cookies are the best thing to come out of my oven in a long, long time. A little sprinkle of coarse salt gives these ebony gems a sophisticated boost.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated (white sugar)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus about 3 teaspoons more for sprinkling on top
2 cups dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one by one until completely blended in, and then the vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat on low (or stir by hand) until the ingredients are incorporated. Add the chocolate chips. The batter will be very thick.
  • Scoop the cookies in approximately 2-tablespoon increments onto an ungreased non-stick cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with silpat. I recommend a cookie scoop for this step - makes life so much easier.
  • Bake for about 7 minutes, until the cookies seem set but might still appear underdone (key to a soft, moist cookie). Remove from oven and let sit on baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

SALTED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I know, another chocolate chip cookie recipe. These are really wonderful though. They are not too sweet and the salt complements the chocolate beautifully. It is important that the flours and granulated sugar be mesured by weight. I use Murray River Australian Flake Salt for sprinkling on top of the cookies.

Provided by muddwife

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 18m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 1/2 ounces cake flour
8 1/2 ounces bread flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
10 ounces unsalted butter, softened (2 1/2 sticks)
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
8 ounces granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 lbs bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
flake salt (may substitute sea salt or kosher salt)

Steps:

  • Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attatchment, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Check to make sure there is no flour remaining in the bottom of the bowl. Gently incorperate chocolate chips. Press plastic wrap against dough and chill 24-36 hours, up to 72 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a non-stick baking sheet or line a sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop 2 ounce mounds of dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake until golden brown but still soft, 18-20 minutes. Let cookies rest 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough or, reserve dough for baking batches the next day.
  • Serve warm with lots of milk and napkins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 250.2, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 20.9, Protein 5.6

SALTED TAHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies image

When the chef Danielle Oron was growing up in the New Jersey suburbs, she knew that her Israeli family's habits of dousing vanilla ice cream with tahini and spreading halvah on toast would be considered odd. Sesame has long been shunned in American desserts, but its addition to a confection can add a nutty, salty undertone, and sesame desserts are now popping up all over the place. These chocolate chip cookies, developed by Ms. Oron, are a great place to start for the home baker seeking more sesame. Rich, savory and sweet, they are one of the rare variations that are just as good as the original.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces/113 grams unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup/120 milliliters tahini, well stirred
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/150 grams all-purpose flour, or matzo cake meal (See tip)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups/230 grams chocolate chips or chunks, bittersweet or semisweet
Flaky salt, like fleur de sel or Maldon

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, tahini and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg, egg yolk and vanilla and continue mixing at medium speed for another 5 minutes.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and kosher salt into a large bowl and mix with a fork. Add flour mixture to butter mixture at low speed until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold in chocolate chips. Dough will be soft, not stiff. Refrigerate at least 12 hours; this ensures tender cookies.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick baking mat. Use a large ice cream scoop or spoon to form dough into 12 to 18 balls.
  • Place the cookies on the baking sheet at least 3 inches apart to allow them to spread. Bake 13 to 16 minutes until just golden brown around the edges but still pale in the middle to make thick, soft cookies. As cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle sparsely with salt. Let cool at least 20 minutes on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 157 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 3.5-ounce caramel-filled dark chocolate candy bars
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Freeze the candy bars until hard, at least 1 hour; cut into 1/4-inch pieces and keep frozen until ready to use.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and fine salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually beat in the flour mixture until incorporated. Stir in the frozen chocolate pieces.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange scoops of dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle the cookies with sea salt. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until light golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.

SALTED PEANUT BUTTER-PRETZEL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - CC RECIPE



Salted Peanut Butter-Pretzel-Chocolate Chip Cookies - CC Recipe image

Provided by á-48655

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 cup (3 ounces) quick oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed (8 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 ounces pretzel sticks, coarsely crushed (2/3 cup)
Flake sea salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Using stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed. 2. Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture; continue to mix until just combined. Add chocolate chips and pretzels and mix until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. 3. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 2 tablespoons chilled dough at a time, roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and space them evenly on prepared sheets, 12 per sheet. Press each ball to 3/4-inch thickness using bottom of greased dry measuring cup. 4. Bake until puffed and cracks just form on top, 11 to 13 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cookies with sea salt, then transfer to wire rack. Let cookies cool completely before serving.

PRETZEL AND SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE COOKIES



Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup broken miniature pretzels, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons salted caramel topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, melted butter and eggs; beat until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup pretzels, chocolate chips and caramel topping., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass; press remaining pretzels onto top of each. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PECAN COOKIES



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This shortbread-style thumbprint cookie is light and flaky. The salted caramel and dark chocolate add a delicious richness. This won first place at a recent neighborhood cookie swap.

Provided by CMBean

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup chopped toasted pecans
44 caramel candies
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
coarse sea salt
1 (6 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 to 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Press dough together in plastic wrap; roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Place beaten eggs in one small dish and pecans in another dish. Dip each dough ball into the eggs and roll in pecans. Place dredged balls on the prepared baking sheets; press your thumb into the center of each ball.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Press each cookie again, with a spoon. Return to the oven and continue baking until golden, about 10 minutes more. Cool on wire racks.
  • Combine caramels and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, 4 to 6 minutes. Spoon the mixture into the thumbprints of the cookies and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil. Drizzle chocolate over the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 58.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cookies will taste. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

Salted chocolate cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. By following these tips, you can make perfect salted chocolate cookies every time. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and salty, give these cookies a try.

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