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Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe

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This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with gooey caramel pockets and optional chocolate chips for added richness. These cookies are soft in the middle with crispy edges, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup caramel chips
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use to provide structure and leavening for the cookies.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create the perfect texture for your cookies.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then add the vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
  6. Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips (if using) to evenly distribute the gooey caramel and chocolate throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle the tops of each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt to provide the signature sweet and salty contrast.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is an approximation and may vary based on ingredients used.
  • For extra gooey caramel bites, use high-quality caramel chips.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, add the optional chocolate chips or substitute with dark chocolate chips.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet before transferring.

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