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Salted Caramel Cookie

Irresistibly Chewy Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe You’ll Adore

This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe delivers a chewy cookie with a warm caramel center that will enchant anyone who tries it.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free blend can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs A flax egg can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness before use.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness before use.
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce Ensure it's thick enough to hold a dollop.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Mix in dark, milk, or white chocolate.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between scoops.
  8. Drop a dollop of salted caramel sauce into the indentation of each cookie.
  9. Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the caramel sauce is thick to maintain shape when added to cookies. Chilling the dough is crucial for chewy cookies. Use a cookie scoop for even portions for best results.

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