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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe
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This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe features soft, chewy cookies packed with gooey caramel chips and optional chocolate chips, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty contrast. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are indulgent and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

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

Add-ins

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside to keep the leavening agents evenly distributed.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s flavor profile.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
  6. Fold in Chips: Gently fold in caramel chips and optional chocolate chips to distribute them evenly through the dough for gooey caramel pockets and chocolate richness.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
  8. Sprinkle Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over the cookie dough balls to create a delightful sweet-salty flavor contrast once baked.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but centers are still soft, ensuring chewy cookies.
  10. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and avoid sogginess.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided is an approximate estimate and can vary based on ingredient brands and measurements.
  • For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure proper mixing and texture.
  • Feel free to omit chocolate chips if you prefer pure salted caramel flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Flaky sea salt is essential for the signature sweet-salty flavor and texture contrast.

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