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Salted Caramel Cookie

Heavenly Salted Caramel Cookies You’ll Crave Again and Again

Indulge in these Salted Caramel Cookies with gooey caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt for a warm, delightful treat.
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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: Baked
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can use coconut sugar.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark works.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best taste.
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Chopped soft caramels can also work.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional, choose semi-sweet or dark.
For the Finishing Touch
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Maldon sea salt works beautifully.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • 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. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup brown sugar in a large bowl for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time and mix in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of caramel chips and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use softened butter for the best texture. Ensure cookies are spaced 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

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