Let’s be honest: if you haven’t had a caramel macchiato by now, are you even trying to live your best life? This drink, loaded with caramel goodness, is the definition of indulgence. Pair it with chocolate chip cookies, and now we’re talking serious comfort food. It’s the kind of combo that makes you feel like you’ve got it all figured out. It’s sweet, it’s rich, and honestly, it’s the only thing worth obsessing over right now. So, grab your favorite mug and indulge in this perfect, sugary masterpiece that’ll make you feel fancy without even trying.
Caramel Macchiato with Chocolate Chip Cookies
A rich caramel macchiato paired with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Sweet, comforting, and everything you need to feel like a coffee shop connoisseur.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Macchiato:
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce plus extra for drizzle
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice if making iced
For the Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chip
Instructions
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and caramel sauce until warm and frothy.
- Pour caramel milk over your coffee, and drizzle extra caramel on top.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool before serving with your macchiato.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 4%
- Drizzle more caramel on top for a sugar overload.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies for a sweet-salty balance.
- Use oat milk for a creamier, more indulgent texture in your macchiato.
- Feel free to swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate for an extra punch.
- For extra decadence, make it iced and top it with whipped cream.
