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Salted Caramel Cookies

Salted Caramel Cookies
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Soft and chewy Salted Caramel Cookies featuring a perfect balance of rich, gooey caramel and a touch of sea salt for a delicious sweet and salty flavor. Made with simple pantry staples, these buttery cookies are quick to bake and ideal for snacks, parties, or gifting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

  • Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
  • 6 ounces caramel candies, chopped into small pieces or thick caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream the softened unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine completely. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of sea salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended to avoid overmixing.
  2. Incorporate the Caramel: Chop caramel candies into small pieces or prepare thick caramel sauce. Gently fold most of the caramel pieces into the dough, reserving some to press onto each cookie later for gooey caramel pockets.
  3. Shape and Bake: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies about two inches apart. Press a few extra caramel pieces onto the tops of each cookie and sprinkle lightly with sea salt flakes. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges turn golden while centers remain soft.
  4. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This rest period helps the cookies set and maintains the chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and smooth dough consistency.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to help with shaping.
  • Choose high-quality caramel candies or sauce for the best flavor.
  • Watch baking time carefully and slightly underbake for soft, chewy centers.
  • Sprinkle sea salt flakes just before baking to preserve crunch and salt bursts.

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