Golden Melt Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Golden Cookie, also known as the best caramel chocolate chip cookie, is the ultimate sweet and salty treat. Inspired by a bakery in Golden, British Columbia, these cookies are chewy in the center, crispy on the edges, and loaded with rich caramel and chocolate chunks. Topped with a pinch of salt, they offer the perfect balance of flavors, making them a must-try for cookie lovers!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp kosher or flaked sea salt (plus extra for topping)

• 3/4 cup light brown sugar

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 12 soft caramels (such as Werther's), cut in half

• 1 cup milk and dark chocolate, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (325°F for convection bake). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients
   In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to aerate and sift the mixture. Set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients
   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the brown and granulated sugars with the softened butter until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
   Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.

5. Add Chocolate and Caramel
   Stir in the chopped chocolate (a mix of dark and milk) and the caramel pieces. Mix until evenly distributed.

6. Form Dough and Bake
   Roll the dough into 2-tbsp sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and firm to the touch.

7. Add Finishing Touches
   Once the cookies are out of the oven, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet.

8. Enjoy!
   Let the cookies cool before enjoying this perfect sweet and salty treat!

Nutrients (per cookie, makes 10 large cookies)

• Calories: 250-300 kcal

• Protein: 2 grams

• Carbohydrates: 35 grams

  • Sugars: 25-30 grams

• Fat: 12-14 grams

  • Saturated fat: 7 grams

• Cholesterol: 20-30 mg

• Sodium: 180 mg

• Fiber: 1 gram

• Calcium: 30 mg

• Iron: 1-2 mg