Description
These Salted Caramel Cookies are irresistibly chewy, combining soft caramel with a hint of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel, cut into pieces
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy — about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add in the flour mixture gradually, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Stir in the caramel bits evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Best enjoyed fresh!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg