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Gooey Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

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Gooey Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are indulgent, bakery-style treats made by baking chocolate chip cookie dough in muffin tins and filling the centers with luscious melted caramel for a decadent dessert bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 24 soft caramel candies
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Scoop dough into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  9. While the cookie cups bake, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  10. Once cookie cups are out of the oven, immediately press the center down gently with the back of a spoon to create a well.
  11. Spoon melted caramel into each cookie cup center.
  12. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use a silicone muffin pan for easier removal.
  • Let the cookie cups cool slightly before removing to avoid breakage.
  • Sprinkle sea salt over the caramel for a salted caramel twist.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: cookie cups, caramel cookies, chocolate chip dessert, gooey treats, muffin tin cookies

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