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Salted Caramel Cookie

Delicious Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe You’ll Crave

This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe combines sweet caramel with flaky sea salt, creating irresistible bakery-style cookies.
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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 Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to cookies; no substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise; essential for that perfect texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor; use sea salt for the best results.
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Creates a rich, buttery flavor; ensure it's softened for optimal mixing.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adds crisp texture to the cookie edges.
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Adds moisture and a deeper caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Provides moisture and stability; use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth; opt for pure vanilla.
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips For gooey caramel pockets; can substitute with chopped caramels.
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips Optional; adds richness.
For Topping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle adds that sweet-salty contrast; best applied just before baking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of caramel chips (and ½ cup of chocolate chips if desired).
  7. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each ball.
  8. Sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough ball with flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

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