Delectable Easy Salted Caramel Cookies
Indulge in these Delectable Easy Salted Caramel Cookies that combine the richness of caramel with a touch of sea salt. These soft and chewy cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Simple to make, they’re sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candies
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry to wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add caramel bits: Fold in the caramel bits or chopped caramel candies.
- Form the dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, but the centers are still soft.
- Finish with sea salt: After removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle each with a pinch of sea salt while they’re still warm.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra caramel flavor, you can drizzle the cookies with warm caramel sauce once they’ve cooled.
- Make sure to use soft caramel bits or candies to ensure they melt evenly into the dough.
