Soft Batch Salted Caramel Fudge (Printable)

Thick, chewy chocolate cookies with soft salted caramel centers and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

# Components:

→ For the cookies

01 - 12 individually wrapped salted caramels
02 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1 teaspoon fine salt
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature
11 - 4 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
13 - 2 cups milk chocolate chips
14 - 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt

# Method:

01 - Unwrap salted caramels, roll each into a ball, and arrange on a freezer-safe plate. Freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
02 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
03 - Combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt over low heat on the stovetop. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and fine salt. Set aside.
05 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk granulated sugar, packed light brown sugar, eggs, whole milk, and pure vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
06 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for best texture.
07 - Fold in the melted chocolate-butter mixture and milk chocolate chips until batter is uniformly combined.
08 - Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about an inch apart. Place one frozen caramel ball in the center of each portion. Cover with an additional tablespoon of dough, then gently seal the edges using your fingers.
09 - Place one baking sheet in the oven at a time, reduce oven temperature to 300°F, and bake for 18–20 minutes. Immediately sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Allow cookies to cool completely on the sheet before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft fudgy centers with a gooey caramel middle
  • Decadent double chocolate flavor that satisfies any sweet craving
  • No fancy equipment needed and only simple steps
  • Perfect for making ahead and sharing with friends or family
02 -
  • High in chocolate flavor for deep cocoa lovers
  • Caramel centers stay soft and gooey even after baking
  • Batch freezes well for prepping ahead or gifting
03 -
  • Dough may feel sticky so lightly oil your hands when shaping to make the process easier
  • Do not over bake or the centers will lose their gooey quality For best results always cool completely on the baking sheet
  • If using coarser sea salt sprinkle lightly with your fingers to avoid over salting the top

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