June 12, 2014

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Candy Bar Cookies

Big E Fair in MA

Caramel Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt (+ extra for sprinkling)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup caramel/chocolate candy bar pieces (about 2 bars, loosely chopped)*

1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a separate large bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda until blended. Using a small spoon, scoop out dough and roll into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on baking sheet (non-stick or lined with parchment paper). Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. Top with sprinklings of salt. Bake in pre-heated oven (350 degrees F) for about 12-14 minutes or until just slightly brown. Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping. Makes about 36 cookies.

*Double this if you want to up the gooey goodness in the coookie.

–Recipe inspired by Francis’ Grandma’s Favorite Cookies, Big E Winner, 2013 Gold Medal Flour Cookie Contest