Description
Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Cookies. Soft, chewy cookies feature pockets of gooey caramel chips complemented by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast. With rich brown sugar and optional chocolate chips, these cookies are a decadent treat 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later to incorporate into the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate, then add the vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for gooey pockets of flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow them to spread during baking.
- Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt to introduce a delightful sweet and salty contrast.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and texture.
- For extra gooey caramel, add a few more caramel chips on top of each cookie dough ball before baking.
- Flaky sea salt enhances the flavor, but can be omitted or adjusted according to preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Nutrition information is approximate and can vary based on exact ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Keywords: salted caramel cookies, caramel chip cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, sweet and salty dessert