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Milk Chocolate Caramel Drop Cookies

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These milk chocolate caramel drop cookies feature gooey caramel centers and a soft, tender cookie dough, perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 270g) milk chocolate caramel drops

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the milk chocolate caramel drops, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly underbaked and soft.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Chill dough for 15-30 minutes before baking to prevent caramel from oozing too much and to keep caramel pockets intact. Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup and even baking. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.

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