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Salted Caramel Cookies

Salted Caramel Cookies

Soft, buttery, and perfectly chewy Salted Caramel Cookies with a touch of flaky sea salt. These gourmet cookies balance rich caramel sweetness with a salty finish — ideal for unique cookie recipes, holiday baking, or a cozy dessert night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Add-ins:
  • ½ cup soft caramel pieces chopped
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional for salted caramel chocolate chip cookies
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and white sugar until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until creamy.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in caramel pieces and chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt while warm.
  10. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Use soft caramels for a chewy texture — avoid hard caramel candy.
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
  • For a twist, drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.