Description
These Loaded Salted Caramel Soft Batch Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich chocolate chips, gooey chopped Rolo candies, and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Baked to soft perfection, these cookies are ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams, room temperature, 2 sticks)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (8 grams)
- 2 large eggs (100 grams, room temperature)
Sugars
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar (107 grams)
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (4 grams)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (170 grams)
- 1 cup Rolo candy (280 grams, roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes (8 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prepares the baking surface for even cook and easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, roughly 2 minutes.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract into the mixture, then add the eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, one cup at a time, beating after each addition. Then include the baking soda and kosher salt for leavening and flavor balance.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Rolos: On low speed, fold in the milk chocolate chips and the roughly chopped Rolo candies into the cookie dough to distribute them evenly.
- Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop to measure tablespoon-sized portions of dough. Roll each into a ball by hand to ensure uniform size and shape, placing them about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: For an attractive finish, press a few chocolate chips and Rolo pieces gently onto the top of each cookie ball.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on each cookie to enhance the salted caramel flavor profile.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are cooked through but not browned, maintaining their soft texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate. This ensures they set properly and mix of flavors is maximized.
Notes
- To keep cookies soft, avoid overbaking even if they appear slightly underdone.
- Room temperature butter and eggs help create a smooth, well-blended dough.
- Rolo candies add a caramel surprise; roughly chop them for texture distribution.
- Sea salt flakes enhance the sweet and salty balance; adjust quantity to taste.
- Cookies will flatten slightly as they cool, so space them adequately on the baking sheet.
