Salted Caramel Cookies
Deliciously gooey cookies packed with caramel and chocolate chips, topped with flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet and salty treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour This is your backbone for structure.
- 1 tsp baking soda Helps the cookies rise perfectly.
- 1 tsp salt Balances the sweetness beautifully.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Make sure it's soft enough to cream well.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar Adds a lovely crisp texture.
- ¾ cup brown sugar Contributes moisture and caramel flavor.
- 2 large eggs (room temperature) Provide structure and moisture.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
Mix-ins
- 1 cup caramel chips Gooey pockets of sweetness.
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional) For an extra richness.
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt For the sweet-salty contrast.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Let the dough chill for at least 30 minutes for better texture. You can substitute caramel chips with chopped caramels if necessary. Resist overmixing the dough to avoid tough cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgSugar: 12g
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