Caramelized White Chocolate Cookies
Enjoy a twist on the famous chocolate chip cookie with this caramelized white chocolate version. In under 45 minutes, you'll have a crowd-pleasing cookie (no chilling time required).
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 191kcal
Equipment
- light colored baking sheets
- parchment paper or silicone mat
- stand mixer with paddle attachment
- 2 tablespoon cookie scoop
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 8.8 ounces white chocolate bar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place white chocolate bars on a light-colored baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate is golden brown and caramelized. Allow chocolate to cool, but keep the oven heated. Crumble caramelized white chocolate and set aside.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and fine sea salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat together on medium speed for 2 minutes using a handheld electric or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed until combined.
- Scrape down the side of the bowl, then add the flour mixture, and mix on low speed just until combined. The dough will be thick.
- Mix crumbled caramelized white chocolate into the dough by hand with a silicone spatula.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons (40 grams) of dough onto a parchment-lined light-colored baking sheet spaced 3 inches (8 cm) apart. Bake for 14–17 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until cookies are golden brown. Transfer to a wire cooling rack until cool to the touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Notes
If using a dark colored baking sheet, the caramelized white chocolate will bake for 10 - 15 minutes.
Make Ahead: The dough can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake.
Freeze Baked Cookies: Freeze fully baked cookies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Freeze Cookie Dough: Make the cookie dough, scoop it into 2 tablespoons (40 grams) dough balls, then flash freeze it on a parchment lined baking sheet until it is frozen to the touch. From there, place the frozen cookie dough in an airtight container or bag. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
