Description
This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with gooey caramel pockets and optional chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and enriched with a hint of vanilla, these cookies are ideal for any dessert lover looking for an indulgent treat.
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
- 1 cup caramel chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside to combine flavors.
- Creaming: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, usually about 3-4 minutes. This step ensures the cookies will have a tender texture.
- Wet Mix: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract to enhance overall flavor.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Mix-ins: Fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shaping: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Topping: Lightly sprinkle each cookie dough mound with flaky sea salt, which will add a delightful sweet-salty contrast once baked.
- Baking: Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cooling: Remove cookies from oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely to maintain the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure proper mixing and texture.
- You can substitute the caramel chips with chopped soft caramel candies if preferred.
- If you want extra chocolate flavor, increase chocolate chips to ¾ cup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To keep cookies soft longer, add a slice of bread to the container; it will help retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, caramel chip cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, dessert recipe
