Trader Joes Salted Caramel Chips Recipe

This chewy, golden-brown Trader Joes Salted Caramel Chips Recipe is made with browned butter, brown sugar, and plenty of baking chips, ready in just 30 minutes. Breaking open a warm cookie reveals perfectly melted caramel bits stretching out with a sweet and salty finish. I always stock up on these specific chips during the holidays to bake this exact batch.

What Makes This Version Different

I tried making these cookies with regular melted butter first, but they spread too thin on the baking sheet. Switching to browned butter gave the dough a nutty depth that perfectly matches the sweet caramel chips.

The real trick was chilling the dough for just 15 minutes while the oven preheats. This stops the caramel from burning on the edges and keeps the center perfectly soft.

Trader Joes Salted Caramel Chips Recipe Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (150g)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• 1 cup Trader Joe’s Salted Caramel Chips (170g)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (85g)

How To Make Trader Joes Salted Caramel Chips Recipe

1. Brown the butter: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat until it foams and leaves brown specks at the bottom, then cool slightly.
2. Mix the wet ingredients: Whisk the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
3. Add the dry ingredients: Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined with no flour streaks remaining.
4. Fold in the chips: Gently stir in the Trader Joe’s Salted Caramel Chips and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5. Bake the cookies: Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.

Recipe Tips

• Do not overmix: Stirring the dough too much will result in tough cookies instead of tender ones.
• Use parchment paper: The caramel chips can stick to bare metal pans when they melt during baking.
• Add extra salt: A tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top right after baking balances the sweet caramel perfectly.

What To Serve With Salted Caramel Chip Cookies

Serve these warm cookies with a tall glass of cold whole milk or unsweetened almond milk. They also pair wonderfully with a strong cup of black coffee to cut through the rich sweetness.

How To Store

Keep baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the unbaked dough balls in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months and bake from frozen by adding two extra minutes.

FAQs

Can I use a different brand of caramel chips?

Yes, but Trader Joe’s chips melt slightly differently. If using another brand, watch the oven closely as they might burn faster.

Why did my cookies spread too much?

Your butter might have been too hot when mixed with the sugar. Always let browned butter cool for 10 minutes before using.

Do I have to brown the butter?

No, you can use regular softened butter, but you will miss out on the deep toffee flavor that pairs best with caramel.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Sodium: 140 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Protein: 2 g

Try More Recipes:

• Trader Joe’s Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
• Trader Joes Pollo Asado Recipe
• Trader Joes Spinach Artichoke Dip Chicken Recipe

Trader Joes Salted Caramel Chips Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

Servings

14

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

12

minutes

Total time

27

minutes

Trader Joes Salted Caramel Chips Recipe yields chewy, gooey cookies packed with brown sugar, browned butter, and sweet chips in just 30 minutes. The perfect quick dessert to satisfy sudden sweet and salty cravings.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)

• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (150g)

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

• 1 cup Trader Joe’s Salted Caramel Chips (170g)

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (85g)

Directions

• 1. Brown the butter: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat until it foams and leaves brown specks at the bottom, then cool slightly.
• 2. Mix the wet ingredients: Whisk the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
• 3. Add the dry ingredients: Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined with no flour streaks remaining.
• 4. Fold in the chips: Gently stir in the Trader Joe’s Salted Caramel Chips and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
• 5. Bake the cookies: Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.