Description
This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with gooey caramel pockets and a hint of chocolate. Soft on the inside with crisp edges, these cookies are a delicious treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (Provides structure)
- 1 tsp baking soda (Helps cookies rise)
- 1 tsp salt (Balances sweetness)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (Softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (Adds crisp texture)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (Adds moisture and caramel flavor)
- 2 large eggs (Room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (Enhances flavor)
Add-ins
- 1 cup caramel chips (For gooey caramel pockets)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (Optional for richness)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt (For sweet-salty contrast)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Dry Mix: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Creaming: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This process helps create a tender texture.
- Wet Mix: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or fold gently until just combined to prevent overmixing, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Mix-ins: Fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for pockets of gooey caramel and bursts of chocolate.
- Shaping: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Topping: Lightly sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet and salty contrast in each bite.
- Baking: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cooling: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and softened butter to ensure proper mixing.
- You can substitute caramel chips with chopped soft caramel candies if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of flaky sea salt according to your preference for saltiness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze portions of the dough for baking fresh cookies later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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