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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

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  • Author: Penelope Hartwell
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  8. 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