Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie with Caramel and Sea Salt

 Here’s a recipe for a Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie with Caramel and Sea Salt—a decadent, gooey chocolate chip cookie topped with rich caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt for that perfect sweet-salty contrast!

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Ingredients:

For the Cookie:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the Topping:

1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)

Additional chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a deep dish pie dish with butter or cooking spray.

2. Make the Cookie Dough:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

3. Assemble the Deep Dish Cookie:

Press about two-thirds of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer.

Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the cookie dough.

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough on top of the caramel, spreading it out as evenly as possible. The caramel will show through in some spots.

4. Bake:

Bake the cookie for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is still soft. It may look slightly underbaked in the center, but that’s okay—it will firm up as it cools.

5. Top with Sea Salt:

After removing the cookie from the oven, sprinkle the top with sea salt while it’s still warm. If desired, add a few extra chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey goodness.

6. Cool and Serve:

Let the cookie cool for about 10-15 minutes before slicing it into wedges or serving it straight from the pan. The caramel will still be warm and gooey!

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This Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie with Caramel and Sea Salt is a perfect dessert for sharing or indulging in a gooey, warm treat all to you

rself. The sweet caramel and the salty finish make this an unforgettable cookie!