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Brown Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Warm, gooey cookies with puddles of melted chocolate, ribbons of golden caramel, and the nutty aroma of brown butter. These cookies are easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies, cut into small pieces
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Place butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt, then bubble, stirring frequently until foamy and golden brown with a nutty aroma. Scrape up brown bits. Remove from heat when amber and pour into a large mixing bowl. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to cooled brown butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped chocolate chunks and caramel candy pieces until evenly distributed.
  7. Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight (optional but recommended).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Portion dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set. Caramel may bubble and ooze.
  11. Sprinkle cookies with flaky sea salt immediately after baking. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For gooey centers, pull cookies when centers look slightly underdone. Freeze caramel candies before mixing to reduce oozing. Chilling dough improves texture and flavor. Use hand-chopped chocolate for best puddles. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations work well. Sprinkle flaky sea salt for balanced flavor.

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