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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

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A delightful Salted Caramel Cookie recipe featuring a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, with gooey caramel chips and optional chocolate chips baked into a soft and chewy cookie base. These cookies bring together classic ingredients for a rich, satisfying treat with a crisp texture and moist caramel notes.

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) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Dry Mix: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
  3. Creaming: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3-4 minutes. This helps incorporate air and achieve a tender cookie.
  4. Wet Mix: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Combine: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Mix-ins: Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to create gooey pockets of flavor in each bite.
  7. Shaping: Scoop generous tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
  8. Topping: Lightly sprinkle each cookie dough scoop with flaky sea salt before placing the sheets in the oven. This adds a delicious sweet and salty contrast once baked.
  9. Baking: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, underbake slightly and let the residual heat finish cooking.
  • Using room temperature eggs helps achieve a smoother, creamier dough.
  • Flaky sea salt enhances flavor contrast but can be omitted for a less salty cookie.
  • Caramel chips can be substituted with butterscotch chips for a different flavor profile.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Keywords: salted caramel cookies, caramel chip cookies, homemade cookies, sweet and salty cookies, easy dessert recipe

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