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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe
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This Salted Caramel Cookie recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a soft, chewy texture. Featuring rich caramel chips and a hint of flaky sea salt, these cookies are an irresistible treat ideal for any occasion.

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated, then mix in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing the dough.
  6. Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips to evenly distribute the gooey pockets of caramel and chocolate throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt to create a delicious sweet-salty contrast.
  8. Bake: Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft for that perfect chewy texture.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure even mixing.
  • You can substitute caramel chips with chopped soft caramel candies if unavailable.
  • Do not overbake; cookies will continue to firm up as they cool, for tender centers.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Optional chocolate chips add richness but can be omitted to highlight the caramel flavor.

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Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, caramel chip cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, sweet and salty cookies

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