Description
Crispy salted caramel cookies bring pure bliss to dessert lovers, melding sweet and salty notes in a perfect harmony. Chocolate drizzles and caramel swirls create an irresistible treat you cannot resist savoring with a cold glass of milk.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (75g) caramel sauce or soft caramels, melted
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet to create a non-stick surface for the cookies.
- Utilize a mixing bowl to thoroughly blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency with a pale, creamy texture.
- Incorporate melted caramel, a single egg, and pure vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, whisking until all ingredients are seamlessly integrated and produce a glossy, uniform appearance.
- In a separate container, carefully combine flour, baking soda, and a delicate pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a smooth, cohesive dough without overmixing.
- Delicately portion the dough into small, uniform rounds using a cookie scoop or spoon, positioning them with ample spacing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transfer the cookie-laden sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden, crisp edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Immediately upon removal from the oven, generously sprinkle flaky sea salt across the warm cookies to enhance their sweet-savory profile.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to firm up, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Swap granulated sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index and deeper caramel undertones.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker, chewier cookie.
- Use high-quality caramel or homemade caramel sauce for richer, more authentic flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg