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No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies

No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
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These No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies combine the rich, buttery flavor of caramel with a perfect balance of sea salt and chewy oats, creating a quick and easy treat without using an oven. Ideal for busy days, this recipe uses simple pantry staples and offers delightful sweet and salty notes with endless customization options.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (preferably old-fashioned)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or allergy-friendly seeds)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the caramel base: Melt butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Then slowly stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, cooking until fully combined into a luscious caramel sauce.
  2. Combine with oats and salt: Remove the caramel from heat immediately and stir in the rolled oats and sea salt. Mix thoroughly to coat every oat with the rich caramel and distribute salt evenly.
  3. Add optional mix-ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts to add extra flavor and texture.
  4. Shape the cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment-lined trays or plates. Press each mound lightly to form cookie shapes, ensuring they are compact to prevent crumbling.
  5. Let them set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator to firm up faster. They typically set in about 30 minutes and are then ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats for better texture and structure.
  • Avoid overheating the caramel to prevent burning by cooking on medium heat and stirring continuously.
  • Press the cookies firmly when shaping to ensure they hold together well.
  • Adjust sea salt according to your preferred balance between sweet and salty.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or refrigerate to keep fresh up to a week.
  • Freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container to preserve freshness for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat briefly in the microwave (10-15 seconds) if you want a softer, warm cookie without melting the texture.

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Keywords: no bake cookies, salted caramel, caramel cookies, quick dessert, gluten free cookies, easy cookies, sweet and salty snack

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