Salted Caramel Fudgy Brownie Cookies are decadent fudge chocolate brownie cookies topped with caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.
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.
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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.
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
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Emmy says
Hi. what if I want to make dozens of these? how much for each ingredients do I need? thank you 🙂
Jen says
This recipe yields 3 dozen cookies. If you want more, just double or triple the amounts.
Chineka @ Savor The Baking says
These look really good.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Nothing beats a good brownie cookie! These look awesome Jen and the little salted caramel drizzle is such a nice finishing touch.
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
These look perfect Jen! I love the idea of a brownie cookie and that caramel and sea salt on top. YUM!
Jen says
Brownie cookies are the bomb!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
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!!!
Jen says
They would be great with coffee!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Wow! Swoon worthy!
Jen says
Thanks, Laura!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
These cookies look so good Jen! Pinned!