Caramel and chocolate chips. Espresso glaze. A combo that could probably solve all your problems—except your sugar addiction, obviously. These cookies are everything you didn’t know you needed, with a luscious caramel base that perfectly balances out the sharp espresso glaze. It’s like your favorite caramel macchiato and a chocolate chip cookie had a very indulgent baby. Are you ready to risk your waistline for the sake of flavor? Thought so. This is not your average cookie; it’s a decadent, sophisticated treat that demands your attention—and your taste buds will thank you for it.

Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Glaze
A decadent, indulgent combination of caramel chocolate chip cookies topped with an espresso glaze. It’s flavor overload.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
- Brown sugar packed: ¾ cup
- Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
- Caramel chips: ½ cup
For the Espresso Glaze:
- Instant espresso powder: 2 teaspoons
- Heavy cream: 3 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients for Cookies
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
- Beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Step 6: Fold in the Chocolate and Caramel Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips and caramel chips.
- Step 7: Shape the Dough
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool.
- Step 9: Prepare the Espresso Glaze
- In a saucepan, dissolve espresso powder in heavy cream over low heat. Stir in powdered sugar.
- Step 10: Drizzle and Serve
- Drizzle the espresso glaze over the cooled cookies and let set.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Iron: 4% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Vitamin A: 4% DV
- Magnesium: 5% DV
- Potassium: 150 mg
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add Extra Caramel: For a sweeter kick, drizzle more caramel sauce over the glaze.
- Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor contrast with the caramel.
- Let the Glaze Set: Allow the glaze to cool and set properly for that perfect glossy finish.
- Chill the Dough: If you want thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.