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Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

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Delight in these homemade Salted Caramel Cookies that perfectly balance sweet and salty flavors. Soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey caramel chips and optional chocolate chips, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup caramel chips
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning throughout the dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen cookies.
  6. Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly through the dough for gooey pockets of flavor.
  7. Form Cookies: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle the tops of each dough ball with flaky sea salt to create a delightful sweet-salty contrast when baked.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to set on the baking sheet.
  • Room temperature eggs help the dough mix more evenly and result in a better texture.
  • Flaky sea salt sprinkled on top enhances the caramel flavor with a perfect salty crunch.
  • Optional chocolate chips add richness but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Keywords: Salted caramel cookies, caramel chip cookies, homemade cookies, sweet and salty cookies, chewy cookies

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