Description
This Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, featuring soft, chewy cookies loaded with gooey caramel chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Ideal for caramel lovers craving a rich and decadent treat with a crisp edge.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins & Topping
- 1 cup caramel chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside for later use.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. This incorporates air and ensures tender cookies.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in mix-ins: Carefully fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips (if using) to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add topping: Lightly sprinkle each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt to enhance the salty-sweet flavor contrast during baking.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps firm them up while retaining a chewy texture.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to help the batter mix evenly.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate or butterscotch chips for variation.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, extend baking time by 1-2 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing cookie dough balls before baking can help control spreading and extend shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, caramel chip cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, dessert recipe, sweet and salty cookies
