SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE COOKIES

Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies are loaded with everything you love — rich cocoa, buttery caramel, melty chocolate chips, and crunchy pretzels. Every bite is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and fudgy!

I love making these salted caramel chocolate cookies because they come together so easily with simple pantry ingredients and no complicated steps. The dough mixes up in minutes, and before you know it, your kitchen smells like rich chocolate and warm caramel. Every batch turns out soft, chewy, and completely irresistible — the kind of treat everyone in my family reaches for first!

Caramel Brownie Cookies Ingredients

Cocoa powder: For a rich chocolate flavor use ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.

Sugar: Add 1 cup of granulated sugar for sweetness and chewy edges.

Butter: ½ cup of melted butter creates a rich, buttery taste.

Oil: Make the cookies soft and moist by using 3 TBSP of vegetable oil.

Egg: 1 egg will help bind the ingredients well.

Extract: Adding 1 tsp of vanilla extract enhances the flavors in the cookies.

Flour: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour form the base of the dough.

Baking powder: You’ll need ½ tsp baking powder to act as the leavening agent in this recipe.

Salt: Adding ½ tsp of salt will balance the sweetness of the cookies.

Chocolate chips: For extra chocolatey goodness, use ¼ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Caramel bits: 1 ½ cups caramel baking bits ensures caramel flavor in every bite.

Heavy cream: Use 2 TBSP of heavy cream for the caramel glaze.

Pretzels: Giving us a salty crunch is a handful of pretzels twists.

Kosher salt: You will want this for sprinkling on top of the cookies.

Tips for Perfect Cookie Texture and Flavor

• Don’t overbake: The cookies should look slightly soft in the center when you pull them from the oven — they’ll firm up as they cool for that perfect fudgy texture.
• Use good caramel bits: High-quality caramel bits (or soft caramels chopped up) melt more smoothly and give the best flavor in every bite.
• Add toppings right away: Press the pretzels and extra caramel bits into the dough before baking so they stick and bake into the tops beautifully.

How long do salted caramel cookies last?

These cookies last for about 3-5 days and still taste great. The hardest part is that the age of the cookie, the pretzels on top become a bit stale so you’ll want to enjoy them when they are most fresh for the best texture and flavor experiences.

Keep these cookies stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge. I recommend keeping a layer of wax paper or parchment paper between cookie layers to prevent sticking.

Can I freeze these cookies?

Absolutely! Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months, separating layers with parchment paper. When ready to enjoy, thaw at room temperature and drizzle with fresh caramel if desired.

Do these cookies need to be refrigerated?

No, they’re fine stored at room temperature in an airtight container. If you live in a warm climate, refrigerating them can help the caramel stay firm, but it’s not necessary.

Can I use homemade caramel instead of caramel bits?

Yes! Just make sure it’s a thicker caramel sauce so it doesn’t run off the cookies. Drizzle it on once the cookies have cooled for the best texture and look.

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• Chocolate Caramel Linzer Cookies are elegant chocolate sandwich cookies with a rich, buttery cocoa dough and a luscious caramel filling. These cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious — the perfect blend of charm and indulgence!
• Our recipe for Brownie Mix Cookies is the ultimate combo of fudgy brownies and chewy cookies, all made in one bowl with just four simple ingredients. A quick way to satisfy your brownie craving in under 20 minutes!
• Cake Mix Rolo Cookies are bursting with gooey caramel and chocolate in every bite. Made with just four simple ingredients, they come together in minutes and are irresistible warm from the oven!
• Try these Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies that take classic chocolate chip cookies to the next level! They’re everything you love about a traditional cookie with an irresistible molten caramel surprise inside!

Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies are an indulgent cookie recipe loaded with chocolate & caramel! Salty sweet perfection in a wonderful homemade cookie recipe that everyone loves!