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

Keyword: Bakery style salted caramel cookies, Best salted caramel cookie recipe, Crispy salted caramel cookies recipe, Easy caramel cookies recipe, Easy salted caramel cookie recipe, Salted caramel chocolate chip cookies all Recipes

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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