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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe
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Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Cookies. Featuring a tender, buttery base studded with gooey caramel chips and optional chocolate chips, these cookies are finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance every bite. Perfect for cookie lovers craving a rich, caramel-infused treat with a crisp edge.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

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

Add-ins & Toppings

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

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside as your dry mixture.
  3. Creaming: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture turns light in color and fluffy in texture, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Wet Mix: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, followed by the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
  5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding them in until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Mix-ins: Fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips carefully to evenly distribute without breaking them up.
  7. Shaping: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Topping: Sprinkle each cookie dough mound with a pinch of flaky sea salt. This step creates a delightful sweet-salty finish.
  9. Baking: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  10. Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they maintain their perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
  • Using room temperature eggs helps to achieve a smoother batter for better texture.
  • Caramel chips provide gooey pockets of caramel; avoid overmixing to prevent them from melting completely into the dough.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can improve shape retention and flavor development.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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