Description
These rich and chewy salted caramel cookies are a delightful treat, blending the sweetness of caramel with the buttery goodness of cookie dough, topped with flaky sea salt for a perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fold in caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a chocolatey twist, feel free to add chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, salted caramel, dessert, baking, sweets