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Salted Caramel Cookie

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe

Delightful Salted Caramel Cookies with a rich sweetness and a soft, chewy texture make a perfect treat for any occasion.
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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 Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted butter Softened, consider browning for enhanced taste.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar Can use coconut sugar for a different flavor.
  • 0.75 cups Brown sugar Dark brown enhances caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Opt for pure for best flavor.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Caramel chips Kraft caramel bits work beautifully.
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate chips Optional, use semi-sweet or dark.
For the Finishing Touch
  • to taste Flaky sea salt Maldon sea salt is a perfect choice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • 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. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside.
  3. Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, place dollops of dough on the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with sea salt.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allowing the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes helps them set properly. Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or different types of chocolate for personalized flavor.

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