Girl Scout Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Love Girl Scout Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies but hate waiting for cookie season? Make these chewy, rich, and homemade caramel chocolate chip cookies anytime! They are soft, preservative-free, and customizable—use high-quality ingredients and tweak the sweetness or even make them vegan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Star Ingredients:
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli or Guittard recommended
Instructions
- Cream the Butter & Sugars → In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy. Scrape the bowl to ensure no sugar is left unmixed.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla → Mix in 2 large room-temperature eggs one at a time. Then add 2 tsp vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients → In a separate bowl, whisk 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until no streaks remain.
- Fold in Caramel & Chocolate Chips → Add 1 cup caramel bits and 1 cup chocolate chips. Gently fold them in about 15-20 times for even distribution.
- Chill the Dough → Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 48 hours for enhanced flavor).
- Bake the Cookies →
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls (2 tbsp each) and space them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is slightly underdone.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies → Underbake slightly and let them set on the baking sheet.
- For a deeper caramel flavor → Try browning the butter before mixing.
- Storage Tip → Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime!
- Perfect Pairing → Enjoy with milk, coffee, or spiced chai latte.