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Salted Caramel Cookie

Irresistible Salted Caramel Cookies for Sweet Cravings

These Salted Caramel Cookies combine sweet, buttery caramel with a hint of sea salt, making them irresistible and easy to customize.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt for a different flavor profile
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Soften before using
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Swapping for brown sugar enhances chewiness
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark works
  • 2 large Large Eggs Consider flax eggs as a substitute for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Try vanilla bean paste for richer flavor
For the Chewy Goodness
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Butterscotch chips work well as a fun twist
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for extra richness
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle on top before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in caramel chips and optional chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each dough ball before baking.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, brown the unsalted butter before mixing. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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