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Salted Caramel Cookie

Sweet and Salty Bliss: Perfect Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe

This Salted Caramel Cookie combines indulgent sweetness with a hint of sea salt for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential for rising
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt use kosher or sea salt as alternatives
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened; can use margarine for dairy-free option
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar consider substituting half with coconut sugar
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar both light and dark sugars work interchangeably
  • 2 large eggs use at room temperature; can substitute with applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract is best
  • 1 cup caramel chips can swap for chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups chocolate chips optional for added richness
  • to taste flaky sea salt use table salt if unavailable

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Caramel Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the caramel chips and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use softened butter for the best texture and mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies.

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