Description
Easy Salted Caramel Cookies are a delightful treat that tantalizes your taste buds with their rich flavor and chewy texture. These cookies capture the essence of indulgence, combining a sweet caramel center with a savory touch of sea salt. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, they embody simplicity and sophistication in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Gently fold in the caramel sauce.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow cookies to cool properly for a chewy texture.
- Experiment with different types of flaky sea salt.
- Serve warm for gooey caramel and soft cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg