Salted Caramel Cookies
Delight in these soft, chewy Salted Caramel Cookies that combine rich caramel flavor with a hint of sea salt for the perfect sweet and savory treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candies
- Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the caramel bits evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For extra gooey caramel centers, press a soft caramel candy into the center of each cookie dough ball before baking.
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