Description
This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with gooey caramel chips and a hint of flaky sea salt. Soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are ideal for dessert lovers craving a rich caramel twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins & Toppings
- 1 cup caramel chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Creaming: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to create a tender cookie texture.
- Wet Mix: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure they are well incorporated, then add the vanilla extract to enhance flavor complexity.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can lead to tough cookies.
- Mix-ins: Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips carefully to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Shaping: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each mound about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Topping: Sprinkle each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt to create a delightful sweet-salty contrast and a gourmet finish.
- Baking: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and enhances texture.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure they blend smoothly into the dough.
- Softened butter rather than melted butter is critical for the perfect cookie texture.
- If you prefer a more chocolate-forward cookie, increase the chocolate chips to 1 cup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- These cookies also freeze well; just thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salted Caramel Cookies, Caramel Chip Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Sweet and Salty Cookies, Homemade Cookies
