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Salted Caramel Cookie

Sweet and Salty Salted Caramel Cookie Bliss for Home Baking

These irresistible Salted Caramel Cookies blend sweet and salty flavors, creating the perfect chewy treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can use a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter Must be softened for optimal mixing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adds crisp texture
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar may vary the flavor
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste
For the Sweet Add-Ins
  • 1 cup caramel chips Kraft caramel bits are recommended
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional; can substitute with nuts
For the Topping
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Use sparingly on top before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Caramel Cookie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the caramel chips and, if desired, the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Before baking, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball.
  9. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use softened butter for optimal mixing and avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies chewy.

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