Genius Salted Caramel Cookies
Soft and buttery cookies filled with pockets of caramel, complemented by a sprinkle of sea salt. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed tightly for accurate measurement.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Reduce if using salted butter.
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies Ensure they're soft enough to mix.
- Sea salt for sprinkling For topping before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until well combined.
- Fold in the caramel bits.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a little sea salt on top of each cookie dough mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be shared easily and customized with additional flavors or ingredients such as nuts or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.