Baked Goods Construction: Chocolate Chip Cookie Stacks

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Layered chocolate chip cookies with salted caramel and sea salt, inspired by vintage baking tools at estate sales. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 39 minutes layers All-purpose flour, Unsalted butter, Granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 3.9 (12 ratings) Prep: 25 min Cook: 14 min Serves 24 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until creamy. Add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips.
  3. Step 3: Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  4. Step 4: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While warm, brush top of each cookie with 1/4 cup caramel sauce.
  5. Step 5: Stack two cooled cookies with caramel layer between them. Sprinkle top with 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt. Repeat for all cookies.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Goods Construction: Chocolate Chip Cookie Stacks take to make?

Total time is about 39 minutes (25 min prep + 14 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.

How do I store leftover Baked Goods Construction: Chocolate Chip Cookie Stacks?

Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Goods Construction: Chocolate Chip Cookie Stacks?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Goods Construction: Chocolate Chip Cookie Stacks for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 24 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 24). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Baked Goods Construction: Chocolate Chip Cookie Stacks?

American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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