Get ready to experience the ultimate dessert mashup that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy! These Salted Caramel Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are not just a dessert - they're a culinary adventure that transforms the classic chocolate chip cookie into an irresistible, gooey, caramel-filled masterpiece. Imagine biting into a perfectly baked cookie cup with a crisp edge, a soft center, and a luxurious caramel filling that oozes with every bite, finished with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt that elevates the entire flavor profile.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookie cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter to ensure easy cookie cup removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently, ensuring even distribution throughout the cookie dough.
- Take approximately 3 tablespoons of cookie dough and press into each muffin cup, creating a well in the center using the back of a spoon or small measuring cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
- Immediately after removing from oven, use the back of a spoon to press down the centers again to create a deeper cup shape while the cookies are still warm.
- Allow cookie cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, fill each cookie cup with warm caramel sauce, using approximately 1-2 teaspoons per cup.
- Sprinkle a small amount of sea salt over the caramel filling for added flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Use a measuring spoon or small cup to create uniform wells in your cookie dough for consistent results.
- Don't overbake! Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers are still slightly soft.
- Press down the centers immediately after baking while cookies are warm to create the perfect cup shape.
- Let cookies cool completely before adding caramel to prevent immediate absorption.
- Use high-quality caramel sauce for the most luxurious flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt just before serving to maintain its crisp texture.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookie cups fresh for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 65mg
