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Salted Caramel Cookie

Heavenly Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe for Sweet Cravings

Indulge in these Salted Caramel Cookies that blend sweet and salty flavors perfectly, satisfying your cravings anytime.
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
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure for perfect cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps achieve that ideal chewy texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavors.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened, adds richness and buttery goodness.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Contributes crispness and a delightful sweetness.
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Adds moisture and a deeper caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Best at room temperature to bind ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor profile and brings warmth.
  • 1 cups Caramel Chips Creates gooey pockets of caramel in every bite.
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips Optional for an extra touch of richness.
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Enhances the sweet-and-salty contrast.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Caramel Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop generous portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each cookie scoop.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and do not over-mix the dough. Chill the dough for even texture if needed.

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