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Salted Caramel Cookie

Decadent Salted Caramel Cookies That You'll Crave Daily

Salted Caramel Cookies are the perfect sweet treat, blending buttery caramel with flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light brown preferred
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Kraft caramel bits are a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional
For Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt For sprinkling before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
  7. Portion out the dough on prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider browning the butter before mixing. Also, avoid over-mixing dough to keep cookies tender.

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