Salted Caramel Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness and saltiness of these warm, gooey salted caramel cookies, enriched with caramel and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract For flavor.
Mix-ins
- 1 cup caramel chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips, optional For extra flavor.
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt For finishing touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently fold in the caramel chips and optional chocolate chips.
Baking
- Scoop even portions of dough and place them onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt before baking.
- Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For optimal texture, ensure all ingredients are room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.