Caramel Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cookie
These Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate indulgence — soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey caramel pockets, melty chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter. With a perfectly balanced flavor and texture, they combine everything you love about comfort cookies into one irresistible bite. Tested to perfection for bakery-quality results at home.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- minutes chill time: 30
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 2 mins
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup (130 g) creamy peanut butter
½ cup (90 g) soft caramel candies, chopped (or caramel bits)
¾ cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
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7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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11. Add the peanut butter and mix until evenly incorporated.
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13. Fold in the chopped caramel candies (or caramel bits) and chocolate chips.
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15. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
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17. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
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19. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
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21. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.
For extra gooey caramel, use soft caramel cubes and chop into small pieces.
Do not overbake — cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty finish.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.