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Salted Caramel Cookie

Irresistible Salted Caramel Cookie Delight for Cozy Nights

This salted caramel cookie recipe blends sweet and salty flavors, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps achieve soft texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened for rich taste
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar Contributes to crisp edges
  • 0.5 cups Brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Elevates flavor
For the Caramel Goodness
  • 1 cup Caramel chips Creates gooey pockets
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate chips Optional but adds richness
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 pinch Flaky sea salt Sprinkle on top before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Beat together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add two large eggs, one at a time, mixing well, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of caramel chips and optional 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each cookie dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.

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