Description
Gochujang Caramel Cookies are a unique twist on classic caramel cookies, incorporating the spicy, savory heat of Korean gochujang paste balanced with sweet brown and granulated sugars. These chewy, flavorful cookies are studded with chocolate chips, offering a perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and rich caramel notes, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Gochujang
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the correct temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Gochujang and Eggs: Mix in the gochujang paste, eggs, and vanilla extract thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined, adding the distinctive spicy sweetness and moisture to your dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agent and salt evenly throughout the flour.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to incorporate without overworking the dough for tender cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the dough so they are evenly dispersed, adding bursts of chocolate flavor to every bite.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them to allow spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang amount for spiciness preference; add less for milder heat.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for best mixing results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chunks or other mix-ins like nuts.
