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Home » Cookies » Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies

Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies

Mar 13, 2015 · By Jen Sobjack · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

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Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies are decadent fudge chocolate brownie cookies topped with caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies stacked on a green napkin

These intensely chocolate cookies are something to be desired. A fudgy cookie lover’s dream. I think they are comparable to these Double Chocolate Chip Nutella Cookies in terms of decadence.

After I mastered the perfect chocolate cupcake it occurred to me that I also needed a chocolate cookie recipe up my sleeve. Just like the cupcakes, I had to approach these cookies multiple times to get just the right recipe. And boy did I ever.

These cookies are soft, chocolaty, and contain just the right amount of caramel drizzle enhanced with a sprinkle of course sea salt.

close up of Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies

For the cookie batter, I used a large amount of unsweetened cocoa powder. As we learned with the chocolate cupcakes, cocoa powder dries out baked goods. So these cookies contain a significant amount of fat to keep them soft and far from dry.

Three whole eggs, butter, and shortening went into the batter along with the other standard ingredients: flour, sugar, and baking powder.

I topped these cookies with melted caramel in addition to a bit of coarse sea salt because we know salted caramel and chocolate are the perfect combo.

Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies speckled with sea salt

If salted caramel isn’t your thing, then you can omit it and just enjoy a soft fudge chocolate cookie.

I won’t hold a grudge.

These cookies are a sure way to please your friends and family. My mom came to visit and she loved them. Between the three of us, these cookies didn’t last a minute in my kitchen.

For more decadent cookie recipes, try these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and these Butterscotch Toffee Cookies.

Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies

Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes

Decadent fudge chocolate brownie cookies topped with caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup caramel bits
  • course sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, shortening, and sugars until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture just until moistened. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350ºF degrees. Roll the dough into 1 tablespoon sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Bake for 7-9 minutes. The cookies will look uncooked. Allow the cookies to rest on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the caramel bits and 2 tsp of water. Heat over low heat until caramel melts completely, stirring occasionally. Drizzle the melted caramel over the cookies. Top the cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 23mg Sodium: 67mg Carbohydrates: 17g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 10g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 2g
Nutritional values are automatically calculated by Nutritionix and should be used as a general guide only. For accurate values, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you used for the recipe.
© Jen Sobjack
Cuisine: American / Category: Cookies
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  1. Emmy says

    February 16, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    Hi. what if I want to make dozens of these? how much for each ingredients do I need? thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Jen says

      February 17, 2016 at 10:48 am

      This recipe yields 3 dozen cookies. If you want more, just double or triple the amounts.

      Reply
  2. Chineka @ Savor The Baking says

    March 20, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    These look really good.

    Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    March 16, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Nothing beats a good brownie cookie! These look awesome Jen and the little salted caramel drizzle is such a nice finishing touch.

    Reply
  4. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    These look perfect Jen! I love the idea of a brownie cookie and that caramel and sea salt on top. YUM!

    Reply
    • Jen says

      March 17, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Brownie cookies are the bomb!

      Reply
  5. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    March 16, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Chocolate, caramel, and sea salt together is one of my favorite combos!!! I wish I had a few of these awesome cookies to enjoy with my afternoon coffee!!!

    Reply
    • Jen says

      March 17, 2015 at 8:30 am

      They would be great with coffee!

      Reply
  6. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    March 16, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Wow! Swoon worthy!

    Reply
    • Jen says

      March 16, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Thanks, Laura!

      Reply
  7. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    March 15, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    These cookies look so good Jen! Pinned!

    Reply
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