Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe: Soft, Chewy Bliss at Home
This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe captures the essence of soft, chewy cookies filled with gooey caramel pockets and a hint of sea salt.
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Best Flavor
- 1 cup Caramel Chips or butterscotch or peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips optional
- 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie dough mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for best results. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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