Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Salted Caramel Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies boast a soft and chewy texture, enhanced by pockets of rich caramel and the irresistible contrast of flaky sea salt. With straightforward steps, you can create bakery-style cookies that will impress friends and family alike. Whether enjoyed warm with a glass of milk or as an ice cream sandwich, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
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
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips, 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.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg