Dulce de Leche Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Dulce de Leche Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with rich caramel ribbons and melty chocolate chips. With no chilling required, they come together quickly for an indulgent homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup (150 g) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (125 g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup (128 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons (57 g) dulce de leche, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients in two additions, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Gather the dough together and place the dulce de leche in three spots on top of the dough.
- Mix gently for 3 to 5 turns, leaving visible ribbons of dulce de leche throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly set and the centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use milk, dark, or white chocolate chips for different flavor variations.
Fold in chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top immediately after baking for a sweet-and-salty finish.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough for up to 2 months.
Microwave baked cookies for about 10 seconds to restore their gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
