CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COOKIES WITH SEA SALT

again, another find on TasteSpotting! the image of sea salted cookies was what first drew me into clicking the link...but it was the added bonus of knowing there was caramel inside that convinced me i needed to try making these cookies. the sweet & salty combination never fails and this take on the trendy sea salt caramels is a MUST for any fan. i dare you to try not getting addicted.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COOKIES WITH SEA SALT
posted on two peas and their pod on february 5, 2010

• 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1/4 t baking soda
• 1/4 t salt
• 5 T butter
• 7 T unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 c white granulated sugar
• 1/3 c brown sugar
• 1/3 c yogurt
• 1 t vanilla extract
• soft caramel, rolled into balls (i used werther's)
• sea salt

preheat oven to 350°F. line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. set aside.

in a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. set aside.

in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. remove from heat and add cocoa, and sugars. stir in yogurt and vanilla. add flour mixture, stirring until moist.

wrap chocolate dough around caramel balls. place balls on cookie sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.

bake for 10-12 mins, or until almost set. let cool on pan for 2-3 mins, or until firm. transfer to cooling rack to completely cool.

my yummy tip: before rolling into balls, spray hands with cooking oil so dough doesn't stick. also, to soften the caramel, put in the microwave for 5 seconds.