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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 22
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These Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie recipe. You will enjoy these rich chocolate sugar cookies that are topped with a drizzle of buttery caramel sauce and a pinch of flaky sea salt. This recipe is easy to make using Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix and will wow any guests you host this holiday season and year-round.
By Marley Braunlich
Updated Oct 5, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt, for topping

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Dissolve espresso powder in water. In large bowl, mix together cookie mix, cocoa powder, butter, egg, and espresso mixture until a very soft dough forms.
  • 2
    Use a small cookie scoop to shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place balls 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes on center rack.
  • 3
    Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet. Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with flaky sea salt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of cocoa do you recommend for this recipe?

Use natural, unsweetened cocoa powder instead of Dutch cocoa for the best cookie texture, flavor and appearance.

Any tips to help prevent my cookies from burning?

Line your aluminum baking sheet with parchment paper and bake on the center rack to get a perfect bake and to avoid burning the bottoms of your cookies.

How can I top these cookies for a delicious twist?

Top with flaky sea salt to balance out the sweetness in this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts are not available for this recipe
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