Description
These Caramel Corn Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate sweet and salty treat! Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies are packed with crunchy caramel popcorn, creating the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The addition of caramel corn gives these cookies a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, making them a fun and irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups caramel corn, broken into smaller pieces (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg, beating until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Caramel Corn:
- Stir in the chocolate chips and caramel corn, making sure the caramel popcorn is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough:
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Enjoy these chewy, sweet, and salty caramel corn chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Notes
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, bake the cookies a minute or two longer.
- You can use store-bought caramel popcorn, or make your own homemade caramel corn for a fresh and homemade touch.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within 3-4 days, as the caramel popcorn may lose some of its crunch after that.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg