Salted Caramel Cookies
Salted Caramel Cookies combine the perfect sweet and salty balance with chewy, soft texture. These easy-to-bake cookies feature rich buttery caramel and a hint of flaky sea salt, ideal for any occasion and customizable to fit various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 cup caramel bits or 1/2 cup homemade caramel sauce (swirled in)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Cream softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Incorporate the caramel: Gently fold caramel bits or swirls of homemade caramel sauce into the dough to create gooey pockets throughout the cookies.
- Portion and salt: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading. Lightly sprinkle each dough ball with a pinch of coarse sea salt.
- Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool cookies briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to set and maintain chewiness.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better dough consistency.
- Do not overbake; remove when centers appear slightly underdone for optimal softness and chew.
- For a crisp salty kick, sprinkle flaky sea salt on cookies immediately after baking.
- Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
- Choose quality caramel bits or fresh homemade sauce for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, chewy caramel cookies, sweet and salty dessert, easy cookie recipe, gluten-free cookies
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