Salted Caramel Cookies
Delightful, soft and chewy cookies with gooey pockets of caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips (if using).
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, salted caramel, dessert, baking, sweet treats