Chewy Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe
These chewy salted caramel cookies combine buttery caramel and warm vanilla for a nostalgic, comforting treat that’s quick and easy to make. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (about 150 g) salted caramel bits, chopped into small chunks
- Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped salted caramel bits, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- If using, sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies chewy. Use softened butter, not melted. Chill dough if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers are still soft to maintain chewiness. If caramel bits melt too much during mixing, refrigerate dough for 15 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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