Salted Caramel Cookies
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and salty with these rich, buttery Salted Caramel Cookies, featuring gooey caramel bits and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar Packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg At room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for a lighter texture
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies
- to taste pinch sea salt for sprinkling Add right after baking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Cream together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the caramel bits until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop portions of cookie dough onto the sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To avoid tough cookies, do not overmix the dough. Consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes if it's sticky before baking.