Salted Caramel Cookies
Indulge in these delicious salted caramel cookies that combine chewy and crunchy textures with sweet caramel flavor and a hint of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
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
Mix-ins
- 1 cup caramel chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional) Optional additions for extra flavor
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt Sprinkled on top before baking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in your dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt just before baking.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking to help maintain shape. Use high-quality caramels for enhanced flavor. Try swapping in butterscotch or peanut butter chips for a different experience.