Salted Caramel Cookies
Salted Caramel Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, featuring a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. With a warm, gooey caramel center and a chewy cookie base, these treats are sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, they transform any ordinary day into a delightful celebration. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the salted caramel sauce until swirled throughout.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Top with flaky sea salt while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.