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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe – Your New Favorite Treat!

Indulge in this Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe, featuring chewy texture and gooey caramel pockets.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Kraft caramel bits work best.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt For topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

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 the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low until just combined.
  6. Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each scoop.
  8. Sprinkle each mounded dough ball generously with flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider browning the butter before creaming it with the sugars. You can also experiment with different mix-ins to personalize your cookies.

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