Description

This Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe delivers perfectly sweet and salty cookies with gooey caramel pockets and a touch of flaky sea salt. These soft, chewy cookies combine the rich flavors of caramel and chocolate chips for an irresistible treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-ins & Toppings

1 cup caramel chips
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
½ tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, setting this mixture aside for later use.
Creaming: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to create a tender cookie texture.
Wet Mix: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the cookies tender.
Mix-ins: Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for gooey, rich pockets of flavor.
Shaping: Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Topping: Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt before baking to create a perfect sweet and salty contrast.
Baking: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly cooked through.
Cooling: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up to the ideal texture.

Notes

Using room temperature eggs helps the ingredients combine more smoothly and improves cookie texture.
Don’t overmix after adding the flour to avoid tough cookies.
For best caramel flavor, use high-quality caramel chips.
You can skip chocolate chips if you prefer a more prominent caramel taste.
Flaky sea salt adds a delightful crunch and balances sweetness perfectly.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Salted Caramel Cookies, Caramel Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sweet and Salty Cookies, Soft Chewy Cookies, Homemade Cookies