Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe. These soft and chewy cookies combine the rich sweetness of caramel chips with a buttery dough, topped with a hint of flaky sea salt for an irresistible flavor contrast. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights in, this recipe brings bakery-quality results straight to your kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike!

Ingredients

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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup caramel chips
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
½ tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

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.
Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Fold in caramel chips and optional chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt before baking.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; allow cooling on sheets before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider including nuts or experimenting with different chocolate varieties. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes can prevent excessive spreading during baking.