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Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Glaze

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A decadent, indulgent combination of caramel chocolate chip cookies topped with an espresso glaze. It’s flavor overload.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
  • Brown sugar packed: ¾ cup
  • Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
  • Large egg: 1
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ¼ teaspoon
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
  • Caramel chips: ½ cup

For the Espresso Glaze:

  • Instant espresso powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Heavy cream: 3 tablespoons
  • Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients for Cookies
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
  • Beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
  • Step 6: Fold in the Chocolate and Caramel Chips
  • Fold in chocolate chips and caramel chips.
  • Step 7: Shape the Dough
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Step 8: Bake
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool.
  • Step 9: Prepare the Espresso Glaze
  • In a saucepan, dissolve espresso powder in heavy cream over low heat. Stir in powdered sugar.
  • Step 10: Drizzle and Serve
  • Drizzle the espresso glaze over the cooled cookies and let set.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 220
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Iron: 4% DV
  • Calcium: 2% DV
  • Vitamin A: 4% DV
  • Magnesium: 5% DV
  • Potassium: 150 mg

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

  • Add Extra Caramel: For a sweeter kick, drizzle more caramel sauce over the glaze.
  • Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor contrast with the caramel.
  • Let the Glaze Set: Allow the glaze to cool and set properly for that perfect glossy finish.
  • Chill the Dough: If you want thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.