What type of cocoa do you recommend for this recipe?

Use natural, unsweetened cocoa powder instead of Dutch cocoa for the best cookie texture, flavor and appearance.

Any tips to help prevent my cookies from burning?

Line your aluminum baking sheet with parchment paper and bake on the center rack to get a perfect bake and to avoid burning the bottoms of your cookies.

How can I top these cookies for a delicious twist?

Top with flaky sea salt to balance out the sweetness in this recipe.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

Name: Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 22
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules; 1 tablespoon hot water; 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup salted butter, softened; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons caramel sauce; A pinch of flaky sea salt, for topping

Ingredients:8
Servings:22

Marley Braunlich(Opens in a new tab)Updated 10/05/2023

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients:8
Servings:22

These Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie recipe. You will enjoy these rich chocolate sugar cookies that are topped with a drizzle of buttery caramel sauce and a pinch of flaky sea salt. This recipe is easy to make using Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix and will wow any guests you host this holiday season and year-round.

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