Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

Soft and chewy salted caramel cookies with a perfect balance of sweet caramel, buttery dough, and flaky sea salt. This easy-to-make recipe delivers bakery-quality cookies without the hassle.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Bakery-Style

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 55

Servings: cookies

Calories: 210kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl For wet and dry ingredients
1 Whisk To combine dry ingredients
1 Hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar
1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
1 Cookie scoop Ensures even-sized cookies
1 Wire cooling rack To cool cookies evenly

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise
1 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
1 cup unsalted butter Softened
¾ cup granulated sugar Adds crisp texture
¾ cup brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor
2 large eggs Room temperature
2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
1 cup caramel chips For gooey caramel pockets
½ cup chocolate chips Optional for richness
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt For sweet-salty contrast

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in caramel chips and chocolate chips.
Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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