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Salted Caramel Cookie

Ultimate Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe for Sweet Cravings

This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe offers a delightful blend of chewy and crispy textures, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap for gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise to chewy texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Always soften for easy mixing.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier substitute.
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Can use light or dark.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor profile.
For the Gooey Goodness
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Substitute with toffee bits for a twist.
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips Optional but adds extra richness.
For the Finishing Touch
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle on top for sweet-salty contrast.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Caramel Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in caramel chips and chocolate chips if using.
  7. Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle each dough ball with flaky sea salt before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly underbaked.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, place cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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