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Salted Caramel Cookies

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious salted caramel cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.


Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup caramel chips
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ tsp flaky sea salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in caramel chips and chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking for chewier cookies. For an extra caramel bite, reserve some caramel chips for topping before baking.