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Salted Caramel Cookie

Heavenly Salted Caramel Cookie Bliss for Sweet Fans

Indulge in the irresistible Salted Caramel Cookie, a perfect blend of buttery flavor, gooey caramel, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour may substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Gooey Centers
  • 1 cup Caramel Chips Kraft caramel bits work wonderfully
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips optional
For the Finishing Touch
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in caramel chips and chocolate chips if desired, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Drop heaping amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each mound of cookie dough before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookie edges turn golden brown, the centers may be slightly underbaked.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For additional tips, use an electric mixer for the best texture and avoid overmixing to keep the cookies chewy.

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