Salted Caramel Cookies
Delight in these soft and chewy salted caramel cookies, perfectly balanced with rich caramel flavor and a hint of sea salt for a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies
- Flaked sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in caramel bits evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra gooey center, press a small caramel candy into the middle of each cookie dough ball before baking.
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