If you love cookies and brownies and that sweet-salty magic of caramel, then oh boy you’re going to love these Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies! They’re soft, chewy, super chocolatey, and they’ve got a surprise in the middle: a piece of gooey Cadbury Salted Caramel chocolate! Trust me, once you try one, you’ll want to make these again and again.
Method
Mix the Dry Ingredients
Start by grabbing a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisking together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. This simple step ensures your baking soda is evenly spread throughout the flour, helping the cookies rise perfectly. Once combined, set the bowl aside and we’ll come back to it later.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, add your room-temperature butter along with the white sugar and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer (or a strong spoon and some elbow grease!), beat the mixture until it becomes light, creamy, and fluffy. This step is super important; it helps create that soft and chewy texture we all love in cookies.
Add the Eggs and Vanilla:
Once the butter and sugars are creamed together nicely, it’s time to add the eggs. Crack them in one at a time and beat well after each addition. Then pour in the vanilla extract. These ingredients help bind everything together and add that classic warm cookie flavor.
Incorporate the Cocoa Powder:
Now, gradually mix in the cocoa powder. This might take a little patience, especially if your cocoa powder is a bit dusty it tends to puff up! Mix slowly so it blends in smoothly without making a mess. This is where the cookie dough starts to get rich and brownie-like.
Add the Dry Ingredients:
Remember that flour and baking soda mixture we set aside earlier? It’s time to bring it back in. Slowly add the dry mix to your chocolatey dough in parts, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix at this point stop once there are no more dry streaks. Your dough should be thick and rich.
Stir in the Chocolate Chips:
Next, toss in your chocolate chips and stir them into the dough evenly. You’ll want that melty chocolate goodness in every single bite!
Shape the Cookie Dough:
Here comes the fun part! Scoop out about two tablespoons of dough and flatten it gently in the palm of your hand. Take a square of the Cadbury Salted Caramel chocolate bar and place it right in the center. Then fold the edges of the dough up and around the chocolate, completely sealing it inside. Roll the dough into a smooth ball with your hands.
Bake the Cookies:
Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one since they’ll spread slightly. If you’re using Skor bits for topping, sprinkle a few on top of each cookie now. Pop the tray into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10 minutes. The cookies should look set around the edges but soft in the center.
Cool and Enjoy:
When they come out of the oven, let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This gives the center time to firm up just a bit while keeping that gooey chocolate middle. Transfer them to a cooling rack, or just eat one warm no judgment here!
Necessary Tools
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (or a sturdy spoon and strong arms)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional, but helpful!)
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Your hands (you’ll be shaping cookies!)
Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies Gooey, Chocolatey Goodness!
Cuisine: American18
servings15
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minutesIngredients
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1.5 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1.5 cups chocolate chips
1 Cadbury Salted Caramel Chocolate Bar (cut into small squares)
A handful of Skor bits for topping (optional but yummy!)
Directions
- Mix the dry stuff first: In one bowl, mix the flour and baking soda. Set it aside for later.
- Cream it up: In another bowl, cream the butter with both sugars until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Chocolate time: Slowly mix in the cocoa powder. Then, add your flour + baking soda mix. Stir until everything is well blended.
- Toss in the chocolate chips: Stir in those sweet chocolate chips.
- Time for the fun part: Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough. Flatten it in your hand and place a square of Cadbury Salted Caramel chocolate in the middle. Fold the dough around the chocolate and roll it into a ball.
- Bake it up: Place all the cookie balls on a baking sheet. Add Skor bits on top if you like. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Cool down: Let them sit for a few minutes so the centers stay gooey and perfect!
Notes
- Don’t overbake the cookies. They might look a little soft at 10 minutes, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Use room temperature butter so it mixes better with the sugar. Cold butter will make your dough too stiff.
- Seal the chocolate square well inside the dough so it doesn’t leak while baking.
- Don’t skip chilling the dough if it’s very soft. Pop it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to shape.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (yum!)
- Add a little sea salt on top for extra salty-sweet magic
- Perfect with a glass of milk or a hot cup of cocoa
- Pack them in cute bags for gifts they’re a huge hit at parties!
Fun Fact
Did you know the Skor bar was first made in 1981? It’s known for its crunchy toffee center and smooth chocolate coating. Adding Skor bits to cookies makes them extra fancy with barely any work!
Conclusion
These Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies are everything: chewy, rich, melty, and full of love. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a party, or just a cozy treat for yourself, these cookies are a total win. Let the chocolate ooze and the compliments roll in. Now go preheat that oven and make your kitchen smell like sweet, chocolate heaven!
