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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Heavenly Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe You’ll Crave Daily

This Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty, making it a daily indulgence for all cookie lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour for gluten-free options, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use sea salt for the best flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened for creaming; use quality butter for the best results, do not substitute
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be replaced by coconut sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark works; dark adds richer flavor
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature for optimal blending; flax eggs can be used for a vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla extract for the best results, no substitutes
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Kraft caramel bits or homemade caramel can be used
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips optional for added richness; feel free to swap for other mix-ins like nuts
Topping
  • to Flaky Sea Salt for sweet-salty contrast on top; add to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the large eggs one at a time and mix in the pure vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the caramel chips and any optional chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt atop each cookie before placing them in the oven.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize these cookies with your favorite mix-ins for a unique flavor experience.

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