Description
Rich white chocolate caramel chunk cookies blend classic sweetness with gooey caramel indulgence. Crisp edges and melty centers make these treats irresistible for cookie enthusiasts seeking pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup white chocolate chunks or chips
- ¾ cup caramel chunks (or soft caramel candies, chopped)
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 pinch sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Configure oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal cookie release.
- Butter Fusion: Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, achieving a smooth, aerated consistency.
- Liquid Integration: Blend eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring complete homogenization and vibrant flavor development.
- Dry Element Combination: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together, creating a uniform dry ingredient base with balanced seasoning.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing minimally to preserve tender cookie texture and prevent gluten development.
- Texture Enhancement: Carefully incorporate white chocolate and caramel chunks throughout the dough, distributing delectable morsels evenly.
- Portioning and Placement: Scoop dough into uniform 1 1/2-inch balls, arranging them strategically on prepared baking sheets with ample spacing.
- Baking Transformation: Bake for 10-12 minutes, targeting light golden edges and slightly underdone centers for maximum moisture retention.
- Finishing Touch: Optionally sprinkle sea salt across freshly baked cookies to elevate flavor complexity and provide subtle culinary intrigue.
- Cooling Protocol: Rest cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and optimal textural development.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melted, creating a creamy base that guarantees smooth cookie texture and even mixing.
- Prevent Overmixing: Blend dry and wet ingredients gently to maintain cookie tenderness, stopping mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Strategic Chocolate Distribution: Fold white chocolate and caramel chunks evenly, ensuring each cookie gets a balanced blend of sweet pockets and consistent flavor throughout.
- Perfect Baking Timing: Remove cookies when edges are light golden and centers appear slightly underdone, allowing residual heat to complete cooking and create a soft, chewy texture during cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg