Salted Caramel Brownie Crinkle Cookies

These Salted Caramel Brownie Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate brownie texture and luscious caramel flavor, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. They are soft, chewy, and each bite is a heavenly experience. These cookies are perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, satisfying all your chocolate cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• Sea salt flakes for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate mixture with granulated sugar, and mix well.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the caramel sauce gently to create swirls in the batter without fully blending it in.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
9. Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough ball.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.