Description
Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Crunch Cookies. Soft, buttery cookies packed with crunchy toffee and caramel bits, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a sophisticated twist. Ideal as a comforting treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup caramel bits
Topping
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Toffee and Caramel: Gently fold in the toffee bits and caramel bits until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding sweetness and texture.
- Scoop Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each cookie with flaky sea salt to enhance the caramel flavors and provide a delightful salty crunch.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they maintain their shape.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best creaming results to achieve a light and fluffy cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Spacing cookies 2 inches apart helps them bake evenly and prevents them from merging together.
- Using flaky sea salt as a topping creates a delightful contrast with the sweet caramel and toffee bits.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- For chewier cookies, reduce baking time by a minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, toffee cookies, caramel crunch cookies, homemade cookies, dessert recipe, sweet and salty cookies
